Reandria Cox
Riverdale,GA
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Patient-oriented dental assistant bringing several years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
EFDA Dental Assistant
A smile for you
East Point , GA
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
EFDA Dental Assistant
Franklin Dental
Decatur , Georgia
03.2022 - 09.2024
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- 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.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
Education
Dental Assistant Certification - Pediatrics
Excel Dental School
Buckhead, GA04-2022
Skills
- Instrument preparation
- Taking X-rays
- Surgical setup
- Infection control procedures
- Patient records gathering
- Sanitation protocols
- Exam room setups
- Four-handed procedures
- Sterilization techniques
- Dental procedure preparation
- Treatment room setup
- Chair-side support
- Restorative procedures
- Dental staff support
- Oral health education
- Chairside assistance
- Infection control proficiency
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
Timeline
EFDA Dental Assistant
A smile for you
03.2024 - Current
EFDA Dental Assistant
Franklin Dental
03.2022 - 09.2024
Dental Assistant Certification - Pediatrics
Excel Dental School