Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
1
1
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Dental Assistant
Fallbrook Dental Group
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 22 procedures daily.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Host
El Torito Restaurants
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands, and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties without fail.
- Answered phone calls to take orders, give information and document reservations.
Courtesy Clerk
Ralphs Grocery Store
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Bagged customer items efficiently using proper techniques to protect delicate items and separate different groups of merchandise.
- Helped customers take merchandise out of store and loaded items into vehicles.
- Returned unwanted items to correct store locations and restocked shelves.
- Maintained clean and tidy checkout area to optimize service delivery.
- Addressed customer needs for price checks and merchandise retrieval from upper shelves or stockroom.
- Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
06.2024
Associate of Arts -
06.2022
High School Diploma -
06.2019
Skills
- Appliance Fitting and Adjustment
- Chair Side Assistance
- Payment Collection
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Team Collaboration
- Prophylaxis
- Sterilization Techniques
- Strong Writing and Verbal Skills
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Radiography Safety
- Taking X-Rays
Certification
- X-Ray Certified
- Infection Control
- Prophylaxis Certified
- 8-Hour Infection Control
- Radiation Safety
- Dental Assisting Certificate
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Dental Assistant - Fallbrook Dental Group
11.2022 - Current
Host - El Torito Restaurants
05.2022 - 09.2022
Courtesy Clerk - Ralphs Grocery Store
07.2018 - 07.2020
California State University - Northridge - Bachelor of Science, Health Administration
Los Angeles Pierce College - Associate of Arts,
El Camino Real Charter High School - High School Diploma,
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