Nadin Yatim

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental

Dedham, MA

08.2015 - 08.2020

Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.