Muram Suliman
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Multi-talented Dental Assistant with four years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative and front desk duties such as charting, patient scheduling, insurance verification,records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort.
Friendly Dental Assistant with five years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Let's Smile! Orthodontics For All, Dentistry For Children
Fairfax, VA
02.2024 - Current
- Organized and maintained dental supplies, materials and equipment.
- Educated parents on proper oral hygiene techniques for children.
- Prepared rooms for dental procedures by sterilizing instruments, setting up trays and ensuring that all necessary items were present.
- Assisted the dentist during a variety of treatments such as restorations, crowns, bridges, root canals, extractions and scaling and cleaning procedures.
- Scheduled appointments according to established protocol.
- Answered phones promptly and courteously while addressing inquiries from patients or referring offices in a timely manner.
- Provided postoperative instructions to parents regarding care of their child's teeth following treatment.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Created dental x-rays using digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Monitored inventory levels of all dental supplies in order to ensure adequate stock was available.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Hero Pediatric Dentistry
Herndon, VA
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Provided postoperative instructions to parents regarding care of their child's teeth following treatment.
- Instructed young patients on proper brushing techniques using visual aids such as charts or videos.
- Answered phones promptly and courteously while addressing inquiries from patients or referring offices in a timely manner.
- Monitored inventory levels of all dental supplies in order to ensure adequate stock was available.
- Verified insurance coverage for each patient before appointment was scheduled.
- Scheduled appointments according to established protocol.
- Assisted dentists in providing dental treatment to pediatric patients.
Surgical Dental Assistant
Metropolitan Dental Specialty Group
Silver Spring, MD
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Assisted the dentist in preparing and providing surgical dental treatments, such as ;extractions, implants, and periodontal surgery.
- Prepared patient for surgery by taking medical history, recording vital signs, and administering local anesthetic.
- Set up instruments and equipment for surgical procedures according to established protocols.
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients regarding care of oral tissues and wound healing.
- Assisted with intraoral photography during examinations or surgeries.
- Monitored vital signs during treatment to ensure patient safety.
- Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques before or after surgeries.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of supplies needed for surgery.
- Organized charts accurately with all necessary information prior to patient visits.
- Administered nitrous oxide sedation to help relieve anxiety during treatment.
- Compounded medications prescribed by the dentist for use during dental procedures.
- Provided support services such as scheduling appointments or answering telephone inquiries from patients.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Maintained sterilization techniques to ensure a safe environment for both staff and patients.
Dental Assistant
Caring Dental Center
Falls Church, VA
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Exposed all kinds of dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures such as; restorative, Periodontal, pediatric and Surgical.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
Education
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
University of Khartoum
Khartoum- Sudan04.2013
Skills
- Patient Flow Management
- Customer service representation
- Patient Schedule Management
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories and treatment Planning
- Oral Health Assessments
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Patient Counseling
- Medical Records Management
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Exam and treatment Room Setups
- Inventory Management and Supply ordering and restocking
- Expert in Oral Hygiene procedures such as flossing, polishing and applying fluoride varnishes
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Chairside Assistance with wide range of dental procedures such as Periodontal Therapies, oral surgical procedures and Restorative Dentistry Procedures
- Preliminary Impression and Temporary crowns fabrication
- Knowledgeable in Dentrix, Open Dental and OMSVision software systems
- Knowledgeable in Itero Scanning and Intra-oral camera imaging
- Expert in Dental Radiography ( Intraoral and Extra oral X-Rays
- Expert in Local Anesthetics, Nitrous Oxide, IV Sedation and IV deep sedation reversal and emergency drugs
- Monitoring patients throughout surgical procedures and recovery
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
worked as Research Assistant who thoroughly assisted in collecting and analyzing data for the research; Tobacco Snuffing in Sudan and the risk for developing oral cancer.I
Professor Ali Idris
Department of Oral Pathology Head Research, Faculty of Dentistry,Jazan University Head of International Collaboration, Faculty of Dentistry, Jazan University P.O. Box 114, Jizan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Email Address: amidris53@gmail.com Mobile: +966-542077919
Certification
- Certified in dental radiation safety, northern virginia community college - 2018
- BLS Certificate, American Red Cross-2023
references
- Dr.Medani,DDS Metropolitan Dental Specialty Group
8380 Colesville Rd#750 , Silver Spring, MD 20910
Email Address: fardousmekki@gmail.com Mobile: +1-5035159482
- Dr. Ashraf Adam, DDS Caring Dental Center
6316 Castle Pl #201, Falls Church, VA 22044
Email Address: dr.ashraf.adam@gmail.com Mobile: +1-7742321686
- Melissa Matispaugh, Office Manager at Hero Pediatric Dentistry
131 Elden St #130, Herndin,VA 20170
Email address: om@herokidsdental.com
Mobile: +1-5407188954
Timeline
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Let's Smile! Orthodontics For All, Dentistry For Children
02.2024 - Current
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Hero Pediatric Dentistry
09.2023 - 02.2024
Surgical Dental Assistant
Metropolitan Dental Specialty Group
03.2021 - 10.2023
Dental Assistant
Caring Dental Center
03.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
University of Khartoum
- Certified in dental radiation safety, northern virginia community college - 2018
- BLS Certificate, American Red Cross-2023
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