Talented Dental Assistant with 30+ years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Syosset Dental - Richard Kobak, Dds, Fagd
01.2007 - 09.2023
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10+ procedures daily.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Anatomy And Physiology, Nutrition
Palm Beach Community College
Boca Raton, FL
Skills
Four Handed Dentistry
Restorative Procedures
Dentrix Proficiency
Dental Staff Assistance
Infection Control Proficiency
Oral Surgery
Dental Impressions
Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
Critical Thinking
Digital Radiographs
Removable Appliances
Advising and Educating Patients
Dental Supply Inventory
Health and Safety Practices
Personable Communication
Implant Restoration
Certification
AHA CPR and AED Certified - 2/2023-2/2025
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Syosset Dental - Richard Kobak, Dds, Fagd
01.2007 - 09.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Anatomy And Physiology, Nutrition
Palm Beach Community College
AHA CPR and AED Certified - 2/2023-2/2025
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