Misty Guiling
Hawaii Dental Association
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Results-driven Dental Assistant Intern at Hawaii Dental Association, skilled in chairside assisting and patient communication. Enhanced patient care by effectively preparing treatment rooms and ensuring strict adherence to sterilization protocols. Recognized for fostering a collaborative environment and improving patient flow, contributing to overall office efficiency and satisfaction.
Work History
Dental Assistant Intern
3 Months- Sterilized dental instruments and maintained infection control protocols during patient care support.
- Prepared treatment rooms with required instruments, materials, and chairside setup for procedures.
- Assisted dentists during examinations and procedures by passing tools and anticipating needs.
- Recorded patient histories and updated charts with accurate clinical information.
- Organized appointment schedules and coordinated patient flow to support efficient office operations.
- Monitored supply inventory and restocked dental materials to prevent workflow interruptions.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene instructions and post-treatment care guidelines.
- Disinfected operatories and disposed of biohazard waste according to clinic safety standards.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Prepared dental rooms and materials.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with the dental team members.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly adhering to infection control protocols during all dental treatments.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Accurately entered patient clinical data into computer to update charts.
Education
HDAA Hawaii Dental American Association - Dental Assisting
Skills
Customer service skills
Appointment scheduling
Dental staff assistance
Treatment room setup
Chairside assisting
Sterilization techniques
Patient communication
Patient care excellence
Oral surgery assistance
Equipment sterilization
Dental impressions preparation
Dental staff support
Lab case coordination
Preventative dentistry
Restorative dentistry
Payment systems
Coronal polishing
Administrative assistance
Full mouth radiographs
Certified in CPR/AED
Insurance verification
Relationship building
Teeth cleaning
Advising and educating patients
Timeline
Dental Assistant Intern
Hawaii Dental Association
07.2026 - CurrentRead More
Mercie’s School
HDAA Hawaii Dental American Association from Dental Assisting
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