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Olga Brody

Los Angeles,CA

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Summary

Detail-oriented dental assistant with a strong background in clinical support and patient interaction. Skilled in managing patient records and assisting in dental procedures, ensuring high standards of care and organization in the clinic.

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year of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Gental Dental
Santa Rosa, California
11.2017 - 01.2018
  • Opened office and prepared dental room, welcomed patients, ensured comfort, reviewed and updated patient charts, took full mouth X-rays, assisted dentist and hygienist with examinations, typed dental health overviews, recommended treatments, explained importance of dental hygiene and treatment details, took vital signs, sterilized instruments, maintained cleanliness of dental room, cleaned children's teeth, prepared dental gift packages, and ensured patients felt well before leaving.
  • Assisted dentists during procedures by preparing instruments and materials.
  • Instructed patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care for improved health outcomes.

Coordinated patient scheduling to enhance clinic workflow and minimize wait times.

Dental Assistant

Smile Care Dental Clinic
Santa Rosa, California
08.2016 - 09.2017

Opening the office, making sure that everything works, welcoming patients, make a patient comfortable, explaining the importance of dental hygiene and procedures, helping the patients with choice of dental hygiene, packing and sterilizing instruments, packing free dental gifts for kids, cleaning teeth for children,clean and keep neat the office, performing full mouth X-rays, typing dental exams, typing and helping dental hygienist

  • Assisted dentists during procedures by preparing instruments and materials.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
  • Managed patient scheduling to optimize clinic workflow and reduce wait times.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental treatment areas.
  • Handled patient records using electronic health record systems for accuracy.
  • Sterilized instruments following safety protocols to ensure a safe environment.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate patient care efficiently.
  • Provided compassionate support to patients, easing anxiety during dental visits.
  • 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 to create a welcoming atmosphere. 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
  • Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
  • Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
  • Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
  • Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
  • Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
  • Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
  • Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assistant Certified Program

Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA

Some College (No Degree) - Knowledge of Computer Science, Software IT Enginee

Sacramento Software IT Engineer
Sacramento, CA

Skills

  • Chair-side support
  • Dental imaging
  • Infection prevention
  • Patient instruction

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • Honoring student of Doyle scholarship. Honoring student in Dental assisting

Certification

  • Santa Rosa Junior College. Academic Honors has been recognized for outstanding academic achievements and is hereby awarded Dean’s Honors Fall 2006. Certificate Has successfully completed a training course for Software Quality Assurance Engineering. Software Advanced Technology Institute Sacramento CA, August 2001. Santa Rosa Junior College certificate of Achievement Dental Assisting August 2012

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Gental Dental
11.2017 - 01.2018

Dental Assistant

Smile Care Dental Clinic
08.2016 - 09.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assistant Certified Program

Santa Rosa Junior College

Some College (No Degree) - Knowledge of Computer Science, Software IT Enginee

Sacramento Software IT Engineer
Olga Brody