Natasha Ishmael
Lodi ,NJ
Summary
Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with dental teams. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Pangborn Dental
Hackensack, NJ
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
Dental Assistant
Brace Yourself
Bronx
09.2008 - 10.2017
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Education
Dental Assistant - Dental
Caliber Training Institute
New York, NY09.2008
High School Diploma -
Theodore Roosevelt
Bronx 06.2002
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental Radiography
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
- Infection control proficiency
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- Instrument Sterilization Techniques
- Cross-Training Capabilities
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
- Dental Material Handling
- Patient Services
- Restorative procedures
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Endodontic Procedure Assistance
- Orthodontic Procedure Support
- Patient intake procedures
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Pangborn Dental
10.2022 - 05.2023
Dental Assistant
Brace Yourself
09.2008 - 10.2017
Dental Assistant - Dental
Caliber Training Institute
High School Diploma -
Theodore Roosevelt