NiKoal Bruner

Instructed patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices.

• Prepared examination rooms and sterilized instruments to ensure patient safety.
• Managed patient records using dental management software for efficient data handling.
• Provided compassionate support to address patient concerns and anxieties.
• Assisted during dental procedures by passing instruments and holding suction devices.
• Took digital x-rays, including bitewing, periapical, panoramic, and occlusal types.
• Maintained cleanliness by sanitizing equipment, cleaning treatment rooms, and restocking supplies.
• Educated patients on treatment procedures and proper oral hygiene techniques.
• Assisted surgeons during oral and facial procedures in a fast-paced environment.
• Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated follow-up visits effectively.
• Collaborated with dental team to ensure smooth workflow during surgeries.
• Monitored inventory of dental supplies and reordered as necessary for operations.
• Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
• Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
• Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
• Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
• Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
• Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
• Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
• Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
• Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
• Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
• Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
• Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
• Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
• Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
• Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
• Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
• Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
• 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.
• Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
• Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
• Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
• Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
• Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
• Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
• Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
• Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
• Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
• Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
• Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
• Handled billing inquiries from insurance companies regarding claims submitted by the office.
• Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
• Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
• Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
• Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
• Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
• Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
• Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
• Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
• Prepared bills and completed insurance forms using system software.
• Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.