Yalawa Johnson
Lithonia,GA
Summary
Reliable Dental Assistant with strong knowledge of dentistry practices. Well-rounded professional skilled handling multiple tasks, including making dental impressions, sterilizing stations and taking X-rays. Highly organized with experience in charting and preparing patient treatment plans. Great communicator and listener, ensuring that patient understands procedure, allowing patient to ask any questions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
US Dept of Veterans Affairs
Atlanta, GA
08.2018 - Current
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
Agusta Technical College
Augusta, GA03-2004
Skills
- Procedure Support
- Inventory Management
- Patient Counseling
- Dental Hygiene
- Instrument Preparation
- Patient Education
- Equipment Sterilization
- Clinical Support
- Patient Services
- Patient Relations
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Care Coordination
- Appointment Scheduling
- Team Collaboration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Electronic Charting
- Periodontics
- Oral Healthcare
- Dental Impressions
- Sterilization Techniques
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Exam Room Setups
- Dentrix Proficiency
- Treatment Room Setup
- Dental Radiography
- Dental Terminology Knowledge
- Proficient in Easy Dent, Eagle Soft, Dexis, Dentrix
- Strong Writing and Verbal Skills
- Strong Manual Dexterity
- Stress Management Techniques
- Dental Staff Support
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Patient Schedule Management
- Patient Records Gathering
- Office Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
US Dept of Veterans Affairs
08.2018 - Current
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
Agusta Technical College
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