Friendly and reliable dental assistant with a strong focus on patient care and supporting smooth, efficient dental procedures. Experienced in using dental software, taking radiographs, and keeping a clean, safe environment through solid sterilization and infection control practices. Brings a background in retail, great communication skills, and a calm, caring attitude to every patient interaction.
Learned to use new and transformative technology, such as Digital X-Rays and CEREC/ CAD/CAM single-visit/ same day crown
Took dental impressions for night guards, retainers , dentures and even lab crowns.
Assisted in treatment like inlay/onlay , fillings, extractions mainly with bone graft & membrane , all types of cleanings , root canals , and oral fitness screening checks pertaining to the mouth and body connection.
I changed dental chair traps, did daily maintenance with auto clave and ultrasonic machines.
Responsible for ensuring that dental instruments and equipment are properly cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized
sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.