Assist in preparing patients for orthodontic procedures, including taking preliminary records such as x-rays, photographs, and 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.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Registered Dental Assistant
Bay Area Kids Dentist
Santa Clara
01.2018 - 08.2020
Assist the dentist during pediatric dental procedures, such as cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealant applications.
Communicate effectively with parents or guardians, keeping them informed about their child's dental health and any recommended treatments.
Provide guidance on at-home oral care practices for parents to follow with their children.
Registered Dental Assistant
Grant Road Dental
Mountain View, CA
01.2019 - 08.2019
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns
Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Arts - Dental Assisting
Dental Specialties Institute Inc
Cupertino, CA
02.2019
Skills
Event Coordination
Workflow Planning
Schedule Management
Planning and Prioritization
Leadership
Organizational Skills
Certification
Registered dental assistance in State of California (93127)
Registered Orthodontic assistance In State of California (49590)