Nedsa Metayer

Dental Assistant

Nedsa Joan Metayer

Miami, FL

05.2023 - Current

Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.