Ruqiyah Muhammad
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Buckley Dental Care
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Prep and set up patient operatory according to procedure
- Deliver dental care services to patients, including placing topical, taking impressions and performing Invisalign scans
- Obtain X-rays and intra-oral images of patients at the dentists’ direction
- Break down and re set up patient operatories
- Assembled basic instrument trays
- Clean and sterilize instruments and auto-clave
- Manage supply lists and restocks
- Adhere to OSHA and Covid health and safety protocols
- Assist in clean up by taking out trash, running lines, sweeping, mopping and preparing for the next day.
Dental Assistant Extern
Family and Children’s Dentistry
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Prepare patients for dental procedures
- Sterilize instruments and set up instrument trays
- Prepare materials such as fillings and ensure that they are stored properly before the procedure
- Position dental x-ray machines and take x-rays according to specific instructions provided by the dentist
- Assist dentists by handing them instruments during procedures
- Take dental impressions and assist dentists by using suction and swabs to keep the mouth clean
- Re-sterilize instruments after each procedure and ensure that any waste is removed.
Dental Hygiene Shadowing, Z Pediatric Dentistry
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Went to a pediatric dental specialist's office to observe procedures, learn terminology and techniques, observe different practice environments, and ask the dental professional questions about his or her journey to practicing dentistry
Education
Georgia Dental X-ray Safety Certification -
01.2023
Dental Assisting
Atlanta Dental Assistant School
Buckhead, GA12.2022
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) – -
10.2022
Skills
- Treatment Room Cleanup
- Patient Intake Procedures
- Patient Data Gathering
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Strong Communication Skills
- Data Confidentiality Measures
- Dental office administration
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Buckley Dental Care
03.2023 - 08.2023
Dental Assistant Extern
Family and Children’s Dentistry
10.2022 - 11.2022
Dental Hygiene Shadowing, Z Pediatric Dentistry
05.2022 - 07.2022
Georgia Dental X-ray Safety Certification -
Dental Assisting
Atlanta Dental Assistant School
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) – -
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