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.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Surgical Traveling Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Phoenix, AZ
07.2023 - Current
Assisted the dentist in preparing and providing surgical dental treatments, such as root canals, extractions, implants, and periodontal surgery.
Monitored vital signs during treatment to ensure patient safety.
Performed routine laboratory tasks including impressions, x-rays, and charting of teeth.
Provided post-operative instructions to patients regarding care of oral tissues and wound healing.
Prepared patient for surgery by taking medical history, dental history, recording vital signs, and administering local anesthetic.
Administered medications as prescribed by physician or nurse practitioner prior to surgery.
Provided leadership, tracked inventory levels of dental materials, tools, and equipment to ensure sufficient stock was always available.
Dental Assistant
Kidz Connextion Dental Centers
Phoenix, AZ
07.2021 - 06.2022
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.
Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Sales Associate
Victoria's Secret & PINK
Phoenix, AZ
02.2019 - 07.2021
Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
Director, Emerging Technologies and Life Sciences; Business Technology Advocate at PDS Health (fka Pacific Dental Services)Director, Emerging Technologies and Life Sciences; Business Technology Advocate at PDS Health (fka Pacific Dental Services)