Patient-oriented dental assistant bringing several years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top-quality teamwork and patient care.
Overview
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1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Tri Lakes Center For Dentistry
Saranac Lake, New York
09.1998 - Current
Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
Prepared and sterilized dental instruments for efficient workflow.
Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms, and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to ensure a hygienic environment for subsequent patients.
Facilitated smooth workflow by coordinating lab cases and ensuring timely updates for the dental team. for dentists by tracking progress throughout production cycle until delivery back to practice.
Conducted patient intake by recording medical histories and updating records.
Instructed patients on postoperative care to enhance recovery and safeguard dental work.
Fabricated provisional crowns, bleaching trays, and custom impression trays from alginate impressions or stone casts.