Safrique McIntosh
Indian Trail,North Carolina
Summary
Accomplished Dental Assistant with extensive experience in dental radiography and equipment sterilization, demonstrated during tenures at Smile Starters and Family Dental Clinic. Skilled in enhancing dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction through expert chairside assistance and adherence to health safety practices. Proven ability to improve procedural turnaround times, showcasing professionalism and a commitment to excellence in dental care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Smile Starters
01.2022 - 03.2023
- 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 procedures daily.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Patients were 21 years of age and below.
Dental Assistant
Family Dental Clinic
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Dental Assistant Extern
Central Avenue Dental Dr.Daneil G. Miller
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Assisted dentists in various procedures, resulting in efficient and smooth appointments.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing top-notch dental care during externship.
- Contributed to team success by collaborating closely with dentists, hygienists, and administrative staff throughout the externship period.
- Prepared treatment rooms for procedures, reducing turnaround time between appointments significantly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Herbert Morrison Technical High School
Montego Bay, JamaicaSkills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- X-ray processing
- Professionalism and etiquette
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Smile Starters
01.2022 - 03.2023
Dental Assistant
Family Dental Clinic
06.2021 - 01.2022
Dental Assistant Extern
Central Avenue Dental Dr.Daneil G. Miller
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
High School Diploma -
Herbert Morrison Technical High School
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