Natalye McDermott
Acworth,GA
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant Extern at Greatful Dental, skilled in instrument sterilization and patient education. Enhanced patient satisfaction through efficient chair-side assistance and meticulous treatment room preparation. Recognized for attention to detail and active listening, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for diverse patients. Committed to promoting long-term dental health.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant Extern
Greatful Dental
11.2024 - Current
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Assisted dentists in various procedures, resulting in efficient and smooth appointments.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing top-notch dental care during externship.
- Assisted with dental x-rays, ensuring accurate diagnostic information was obtained for each patient.
- Maintained inventory levels of dental supplies, ensuring uninterrupted workflow in the clinic.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse patients of all ages during their visits.
- Conducted thorough sterilization of instruments and equipment to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Prepared treatment rooms for procedures, reducing turnaround time between appointments significantly.
- Prepared dental rooms and materials.
- 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 and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Kept work areas clean, sanitized and organized to minimize infection risk.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Assisted dentists in restoring teeth through application of permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Education
North Cobb High School
Kennesaw, GA12.2020
Skills
- Fast learner
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Impression taking accuracy
- HIPAA compliance
- Active listening capacity
- Instrument sterilization
- Tray setup
- Treatment room setup
- Equipment sterilization
- Taking X-rays
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant Extern
Greatful Dental
11.2024 - Current
North Cobb High School
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