Phillip Swasey

Dental Assistant. I worked chair side including making temporary crowns, and impressions for all of removable appliances. I also have years of experience with digital scanning.

Chair side assisting as well as making temporary crowns. I have also worked on orthodontic patients.

• Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatments.
• Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
• Provided exceptional chairside assistance to orthodontist during complex procedures such as bracket placement and adjustments, aligner fittings, and appliance installations.
• Maintained detailed progress notes for each patient to support continuity of care throughout their treatment plan.
• Increased overall patient satisfaction by promptly addressing any discomfort or concerns related to their treatments.
• Assisted in fabricating custom orthodontic appliances tailored to individual patient needs.
• Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
• Improved patient comfort by efficiently assisting with orthodontic procedures and providing clear explanations of treatment plans.
• Contributed to successful treatment outcomes by accurately taking dental impressions, X-rays, and intraoral scans.
• Managed emergency situations calmly, providing immediate care when necessary before escalating to the orthodontist if needed.
• Promoted positive patient experiences by building rapport and addressing concerns during appointments.
• Collaborated effectively with other team members to ensure smooth workflow within the practice.
• Reduced appointment wait times with efficient room setup and breakdown between patients.
• Prepped examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
• Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque, and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
• Contributed to a welcoming and professional office environment by maintaining cleanliness and adhering to all safety protocols.
• Streamlined digital imaging process, providing clear and precise images for treatment planning and progress tracking.
• Conducted initial patient assessments, gathering vital information for orthodontist to create customized treatment plans.
• Assisted in minor orthodontic procedures, ensuring treatments were carried out smoothly and effectively.
• Prepared and sterilized instruments and treatment areas, ensuring safe and hygienic environment for every patient.
• Maintained strict compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to safe clinic environment for patients and staff.
• Assisted orthodontists in applying braces, which led to successful treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Supported patient education by creating informative materials on oral hygiene practices with orthodontic appliances.
• Facilitated successful treatment outcomes, meticulously following orthodontic treatment plans and adjusting as necessary.
• Enhanced patient comfort and cooperation by providing detailed explanations of treatment procedures.
• Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
• Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
• Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
• Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
• Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
• Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
• Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
• Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
• Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
• Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
• Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
• Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
• Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
• Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.

• Cleaned and 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.
• Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
• Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
• Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
• Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
• Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
• Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
• Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
• Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
• Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
• Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
• 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.
• Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
• Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
• Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
• Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
• Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
• Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
• Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
• Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
• Streamlined digital x-ray processing, reducing wait time for diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
• Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
• Conducted inventory management to maintain essential supplies, avoiding procedural delays.
• Improved patient care with meticulous attention to instrument sterilization and preparation.
• Improved dental procedure outcomes with accurate preparation of filling and crown materials.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
• Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
• Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
• Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
• Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
• Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
• Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
• Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
• Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
• Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
• Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
• Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
• Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.