Perla Chopra
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Compassionate Dental Assistant experienced in optimizing patient experiences within fast-paced practices. Achieved high productivity and efficient task completion through strong communication and teamwork. Focused on delivering exceptional patient care while supporting dentists during procedures and adhering to industry standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Majid Haghighiyan, College Park Dental-Dental Care Alliance
Osha ambassador
09.2021 - 07.2026
- Sterilize dental instruments and assist during exams.
- Prepare patients for dental procedures, ensuring their comfort.
- Instruct patients about proper oral hygiene, .
- Coordinated comprehensive dental treatment plans to enhance patient care.
- Managed patient appointment schedules to optimize clinic workflow.
Dental Assistant
Odenton dental group
Odenton, MD
04.2014 - 08.2021
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review. Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Captured bitewing, periapical, panoramic, and occlusal X-rays for dentist review, ensuring accurate diagnosis. Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns and seating permanent crowns.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Instructed patients on oral hygiene techniques to enhance plaque control and promote dental health.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Sanitized equipment cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
- Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
- Oversaw cleaning, sterilization, and storage of instruments in compliance with American Dental Association standards.
- Scheduled dental cleanings for patients using appointment software. and dental appointments for patients using appointment software.
- Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
Dental assistant
Team Placement Service Inc
01.2021 - 01.2021
Dental Assistant
Dr. Keith Theodore
Odenton, MD
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery.
- Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
- Inquired about the patient's medical history and recorded blood pressure and pulse
- Developed and implemented infection control protocols while preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
- Facilitated patient comfort before, during, and after dental treatment
- Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
- Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
- Teaching patients' appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
- Performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer
- Presented treatment plans to patients, outlining procedures and expected outcomes.
Employment Agency
Alexandria, Virginia
Education
High School -
Dental Assisting National Board's (DANB)
Skills
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) Computer skills
- Patient safety and comfort
- Active listening
- Clinical and administrative organization
- First aid (CPR certified) Dental staff support
- Personable, professional demeanor
- Taking X-rays
- Front desk operations
- Treatment room setup
- Multitasking
- Restorative procedures
- Knowledgeable in
- Four-handed procedures
- Four-handed
- Patient schedule management
- Restorative
- Dentrix proficiency
- Oral Healthcare
- Chairside assistance
- Patient scheduling-ray proficiency
- Eamwork-oriented
- Critical thinking
- Focus on
- Working collaboratively
- Knowledge of dental terminology
- Dental software
- Procedures
- Dentistry
Certification
- X-ray Certified, Southern Maryland Dental Society, College Park MD March 2013.
- Infection Control Osha, Academy Education Services, December 2026.
- CPR And First Aid Certification, CPR And First Aid Certification, 2026.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Majid Haghighiyan, College Park Dental-Dental Care Alliance
09.2021 - 07.2026
Dental assistant
Team Placement Service Inc
01.2021 - 01.2021
Dental Assistant
Dr. Keith Theodore
01.2016 - 08.2018
Dental Assistant
Odenton dental group
04.2014 - 08.2021
Employment Agency
High School -
Dental Assisting National Board's (DANB)