Natalia Pulou
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Coastal Dental Group Llc, Dr. Brad Tiller, Dmd
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
05.2024 - 11.2024
- 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.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- 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.
- 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.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Pediatric Dentistry of Cape Coral
Cape Coral, Florida
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted dentists in providing dental treatment to pediatric patients.
- 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.
- Provided patient education regarding preventive care, diet, oral health and plaque control.
- Assisted the dentist during a variety of treatments such as restorations, crowns, bridges, root canals, extractions and scaling and cleaning procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits using electronic dental software programs.
- Ensured infection control standards were met by following safety protocols when handling hazardous materials such as sharps or chemicals.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office with courtesy and professionalism.
- Scheduled appointments according to established protocol.
- Monitored inventory levels of all dental supplies in order to ensure adequate stock was available.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments after each use in accordance with universal precautions guidelines.
- Instructed young patients on proper brushing techniques using visual aids such as charts or videos.
- Provided postoperative instructions to parents regarding care of their child's teeth following treatment.
- Assisted dentist with completing procedures.
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Little Smiles Dentistry Chldrn
Worcester, Massachusetts
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted dentists in providing dental treatment to pediatric patients.
- Organized and maintained dental supplies, materials and equipment.
- Educated parents on proper oral hygiene techniques for children.
- Maintained sterile environment in the operating room.
- Monitored vital signs of patients before, during and after surgery.
- Documented medical records accurately and completely.
- Transported patients to recovery rooms following surgeries.
- Recorded medical histories of patients prior to appointments.
- Prepared rooms for dental procedures by sterilizing instruments, setting up trays and ensuring that all necessary items were present.
- Provided patient education regarding preventive care, diet, oral health and plaque control.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Pediatric Dental Group
Milford , MA
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted dentists in providing dental treatment to pediatric patients.
- Organized and maintained dental supplies, materials and equipment.
- Educated parents on proper oral hygiene techniques for children.
- Recorded medical histories of patients prior to appointments.
- Prepared rooms for dental procedures by sterilizing instruments, setting up trays and ensuring that all necessary items were present.
- Provided patient education regarding preventive care, diet, oral health and plaque control.
- Assisted the dentist during a variety of treatments such as restorations, crowns, bridges, root canals, extractions and scaling and cleaning procedures.
- Performed chair side duties including taking x-rays, making impressions and pouring models.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits using electronic dental software programs.
- Ensured infection control standards were met by following safety protocols when handling hazardous materials such as sharps or chemicals.
- Accurately documented lab slips for fabrication of prosthetics as prescribed by the dentist.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office with courtesy and professionalism.
- Scheduled appointments according to established protocol.
- Verified insurance coverage for each patient before appointment was scheduled.
- Monitored inventory levels of all dental supplies in order to ensure adequate stock was available.
- Answered phones promptly and courteously while addressing inquiries from patients or referring offices in a timely manner.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments after each use in accordance with universal precautions guidelines.
- Instructed young patients on proper brushing techniques using visual aids such as charts or videos.
- Provided postoperative instructions to parents regarding care of their child's teeth following treatment.
- Assisted dentist with completing procedures.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical
Upton, MA05-2023
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Inventory Management
- Patient Services
- Clinical Support
- Dental Hygiene
- Instrument preparation
- Patient Education
- Equipment Sterilization
- Dental staff assistance
- Surgical setup
- Four-handed procedures
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Treatment room setup
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Restorative Dentistry
- Patient Scheduling
- Dental impressions
- Dental records
- Stress management techniques
- Medical Records Management
- Exam room setups
- Team collaboration abilities
- Appointment Scheduling
- Chairside assistance
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Coastal Dental Group Llc, Dr. Brad Tiller, Dmd
05.2024 - 11.2024
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Pediatric Dentistry of Cape Coral
03.2024 - 05.2024
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Little Smiles Dentistry Chldrn
12.2023 - 02.2024
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Pediatric Dental Group
10.2022 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical