Olivia Risty
Plainfield,IL
Summary
Adept Dental Assistant with a proven track record at Millennium Family Dental, showcasing exceptional chair-side support and strong manual dexterity. Excelled in maintaining sterile environments and enhancing patient care through effective team collaboration. Demonstrated mastery in instrument preparation and stress management, significantly contributing to the practice's efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Millennium Family Dental
Plainfield, IL
06.2020 - Current
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Greeted patients 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.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- 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.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Neuqua Valley High School
Naperville, IL05-2023
Some College (No Degree) -
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, ILSome College (No Degree) -
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, ILSkills
- Instrument preparation
- Stress management techniques
- Chair-side support
- Strong manual dexterity
- Surgical setup
- Exam room setups
- Treatment room setup
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Team collaboration abilities
- Dental procedure preparation
- Instrument selection
- Dental staff assistance
- Chairside assistance
- Sanitation protocols
- Patient data gathering
- Sterilization techniques
- Dental staff support
- Four-handed procedures
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Patient intake procedures
Affiliations
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Photography
- Piano
- Baking
- Reading
- Volunteering
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
- Nominated to Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for photography
- Outstanding Attack Player for Lacrosse
Certification
- CPR certified
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Millennium Family Dental
06.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Neuqua Valley High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Loyola University of Chicago
Some College (No Degree) -
Waubonsee Community College