Nathaniel Cole
Columbus,OH
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Deviney family dental
Columbus, OH
02.2022 - Current
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
Dental Assistant
Dental Dynamics staffing
Columbus, OH
01.2020 - Current
- 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
- working for different dental offices doing front desk(if need)
- Being able to work at a fast-paced dental office with a provider.
- 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.
Dental Assistant
Equitas Health
Columbus, OH
10.2021 - 08.2024
- 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.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- 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.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cleveland Job Corps
Cleveland, OH01-2020
Skills
- Procedure Support
- Patient Relations
- Equipment Sterilization
- Clinical Support
- Instrument preparation
- Patient Counseling
- Patient Services
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Appointment Scheduling
- Dental Radiography
- Patient records gathering
- Restorative procedures
- Four-handed procedures
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Exam room setups
- Patient schedule management
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Infection control procedures
- Sterilization techniques
- X-Ray Processing
- Chairside assistance
- Oral X-Rays
- Dentrix proficiency
- Taking X-rays
- Dental impressions
- Team Collaboration
- Chair-side support
- Office Management
- Restorative Dentistry
- Stress management techniques
- Dental staff support
- Dental impression specialist
- Electronic Charting
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Deviney family dental
02.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Equitas Health
10.2021 - 08.2024
Dental Assistant
Dental Dynamics staffing
01.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Cleveland Job Corps
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