Paula Pollock
Big Pine Key,FL
Summary
I am a reliable,hardworking,and experienced Dental Assistant with years of training to assist the doctor in various procedures. I am organized and keep a tidy and sterile work environment. I'm a team player and always willing to help were needed. I also have extensive training treating anxious pt.s like special needs and pediatric pt.s
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Ira Greene DDS
Avon, CT
05.2020 - 09.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Donald Weston DMD
Wethersfield, CT
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Dental Assistant
Pediatric Dentistry
New Britain, CT
02.1985 - 02.2018
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Education
Certificate in Dental Assisting - Dental Assisting
Briarwood College
Southington, CT09.1985
High School Diploma -
St. Paul Catholic High School
Bristol, CT06.1983
Skills
- Dental Staff Assistance
- Patient Intake Procedures
- Dentrix Proficiency
- Dental Impressions
- Restorative Procedures
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Radiation Protection
- Sterilization Techniques
- Henry Schein Dentrix
- Restorative Dentistry
- Radiography Safety
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Chair Side Assistance
- Sealant Application
- Emergency Dental Care
- Sanitation Protocols
- Nitrous Oxide
- Critical Thinking
- Preliminary Impressions
- Autoclave Operation
- Inventory Replenishment
- Universal Precautions
- Digital Radiographs
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Ira Greene DDS
05.2020 - 09.2023
Dental Assistant
Dr. Donald Weston DMD
08.2018 - 03.2020
Dental Assistant
Pediatric Dentistry
02.1985 - 02.2018
Certificate in Dental Assisting - Dental Assisting
Briarwood College
High School Diploma -
St. Paul Catholic High School