Peri Ingram
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chair side assisting and front office administrative duties, such as scheduling, updating charts, entering patient information and customer service. Quick learner with successful skills in building relationships with co-workers and patient cliental.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dodson, Ligon & Royzenblat
Chesapeake, VA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- 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.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- 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.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- 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.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Dental Assistant Intern
Chesapeake Care Centers
Chesapeake, VA
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Observed infection control protocols while performing work duties.
- Assisted dentists with patient care, including taking vital signs and medical histories.
- Provided chair side assistance to the dentist during a variety of dental procedures.
- Promptly reported any changes or concerns about a patient's condition to the dentist or hygienist.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during each procedure.
- Prepared treatment rooms for dental procedures by setting up instruments, equipment, and materials needed for each procedure.
- Recorded patient information in the electronic dental record system according to established protocols.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices and techniques.
- Greeted and welcomed patients upon arrival at the office, ensuring their comfort throughout their visit.
- Assisted dentists with administration of local anesthesia when necessary.
- Maintained an organized and clean environment in the dental office, including sterilizing instruments and equipment.
- Applied topical anesthetics to gums or cavity-preventive agents to teeth at the dentist's direction.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of dental instruments and procedures.
- Performed impressions of patients' teeth for study casts.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Broke down and set up equipment and sanitized various dental tools.
- Sterilized and prepared instruments and equipment for use by the dentist.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, ensuring cleanliness and organization.
- Provided patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures.
- Ensured patient comfort before, during, and after dental procedures.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Facilitated communication between the dentist and patients, explaining dental procedures and care plans.
- Assisted dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
- Provided support with administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments and answering phones.
- Offered patient education on proper oral hygiene strategies.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Conducted inventory of all supplies used in the clinic area daily.
- Developed x-rays using digital imaging technology and processed film as needed.
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients regarding medications, diet, restorative care, homecare instructions.
- Performed routine laboratory duties such as pouring impression materials and fabricating temporary crowns and bridges.
- Instructed patients on proper oral hygiene techniques to maintain oral health.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays under the supervision of the dentist.
- Administered x-rays under supervision.
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment by adhering to infection-control protocols.
- Assisted in updating and maintaining patient dental records.
- Took and recorded patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oscar Smith High School
Chesapeake, VA06-2023
High School Diploma -
Chesapeake Career Center
Chesapeake, VA06-2023
Certificate - Dental Radiation Safety
VCU School of Dentistry
Richmond, VA08-2022
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Clinical Support
- Patient Services
- Dental Hygiene
- Procedure Support
- Equipment Sterilization
- Patient Education
- Instrument preparation
- Patient Counseling
- Treatment room setup
- Dental impressions
- Dental staff support
- Patient Care Coordination
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Oral Healthcare
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Patient schedule management
- Oral X-Rays
- Appointment Scheduling
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Infection control procedures
- Electronic Charting
- Dental Radiography
- Chairside assistance
- X-Ray Processing
- Patient Scheduling
- Sterilization techniques
- Exam room setups
- Taking X-rays
- Chair-side support
- Patient records gathering
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dodson, Ligon & Royzenblat
06.2022 - 08.2022
Dental Assistant Intern
Chesapeake Care Centers
01.2022 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Oscar Smith High School
High School Diploma -
Chesapeake Career Center
Certificate - Dental Radiation Safety
VCU School of Dentistry
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