Sahar Safi
Ashburn,VA
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. Talented Dental Assistant with three years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments. Reliable Dental Assistant with Three years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with four-hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, isolation, and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients. Experienced professional with background in dental practice management. Offers expertise in sterilization procedures, infection control and oral health care. Detail-oriented dental assistant with experience providing direct patient care and office management in busy dental practices. Trained in sterilization procedures and patient relations. Highly skilled in dental radiography and patient charting. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level dental assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level dental assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Soolari Dentistry
01.2020 - 01.2023
- 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 8 procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
- Aided in the development of staff training materials, fostering a cohesive team environment focused on continuous improvement.
- Promoted ongoing professional development by attending industry conferences, seminars, workshops.
- Implemented educational programs within the practice that emphasized preventative care strategies for patients.
- Served as a liaison between the dentist''s office and local schools/community organizations creating awareness about oral healthcare.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Northern Virginia Community College, Sterling, VA
Sterling, VA07.2024
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental Radiography
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment Scheduling
- X-Ray Processing
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- Dental terminology knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Team Collaboration
- Instrument Sterilization Techniques
- Patient Scheduling
- Cross-Training Capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Patient Relations
- Impression Taking Skills
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient Education
- Dental Material Handling
- Sanitation protocols
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Services
- Teeth Cleaning Assistance
- First Aid Training
- Restorative procedures
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Inventory Management
- Dental staff assistance
- Office Administration Duties
- Dental staff support
- Endodontic Procedure Assistance
- Restorative Dentistry
- Patient Care Coordination
- Dental Software Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Restorative Dentistry Support
- Continuing Education Commitment
- Clinical Support
- Oral Surgery
- Patient Counseling
- Dental records
- Pediatric dental care
- Medical Records Management
- Data confidentiality measures
- Patient Record Maintenance
- Strong manual dexterity
- Emergency Response Preparedness
- Laboratory Case Management
- Orthodontic Procedure Support
- Patient intake procedures
- Procedure Support
- Patient data gathering
- Insurance Billing
- Dental office administration
- Office Management
- Preventive dentistry promotion
- Regulatory Compliance
- Dental impression specialist
- Local anesthetic proficiency
- Periodontal treatment assistance
- Prosthodontic Treatment Support
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Instrument Sterilization
- Personable Communication
- Treatment Planning
- Autoclave Operation
- CPR/AED
- Dental Assistant
- Relationship Building
- Patient Care Standards
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
- Surgical Extractions
- Supply Ordering
- Patient Recordkeeping
- Fluoride Treatments
- Patient Flow Management
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Document Management
- Sealant Application
- Medical Charting
- Oral Hygiene Techniques
- Inventory Replenishment
- Oral Hygiene
- Teeth Cleaning
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Data Entry
- Crown and Bridge Construction
- Knowledgeable in dentrix
- Proficient in axium
Certification
- Licensed Active Dental Radiation Technologist - 03/01/2025
Languages
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Soolari Dentistry
01.2020 - 01.2023
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Northern Virginia Community College, Sterling, VA
- Licensed Active Dental Radiation Technologist - 03/01/2025
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