Nicholas Kiprono
Dental Assistant
Bunnlevel,NC
Summary
Highly motivated Veteran Dental Assistant with 6 years of experience in high-volume dental offices. Skilled in assisting with procedures like restorations, crowns and extractions. Knowledgeable in dental office operations and all aspects of chair-side support with focus on communication with other staff to meet patients' needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant/Receptionist/Floor Supervisor
US Army
Camp Humphreys , South Korea
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Assisted patients in completing all necessary forms and documents.
- Scheduled, rescheduled and handled cancelled appointments for patients.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines at all times to protect patient privacy.
- Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
- Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
- Answered phone calls and messages for Dental facility, scheduling appointments and handling patient inquiries.
- Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database.
- Collaborated with assistants and doctors to prepare and set up rooms with adequate supplies and equipment.
Dental Assistant
US Army
Fort Bragg, NC
07.2015 - 07.2019
- Prepared patient X-rays and images by for review by dentist.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials, including cement, composites and impression materials.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Health Science
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC 06.2021 - Current
Skills
Treatment room cleanup
Infection control proficiency
Equipment sterilization
Oral surgery
Dental office administration
Strong manual dexterity
Patient intake procedures
Dental radiography
Local anesthetic proficiency
Patient data gathering
Dental staff assistance
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Health Science
Campbell University
06.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant/Receptionist/Floor Supervisor
US Army
07.2019 - 02.2021
Dental Assistant
US Army
07.2015 - 07.2019