Sarah Lardizabal
Forney
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant for 14 years of Experienced with Enhancing patient satisfaction and streamlining procedure. Proficient in Invisalign technology and creating temporary crowns, complemented by exceptional patient communication skills. Trained in pediatric and adult oral care, ensuring high-quality dental services and fostering patient trust.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Ideal Dental & Orthodontics
08.2024 - Current
- Hands on Experience with Invisalign Technology.
- Taking Impressions Using iTero.
- Provided Support for Root Canals / Extractions and other Dental procedures.
- Experienced in Fabricating Temporary Crowns.
- 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- 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.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
Lead Dental Assistant
Dr. Joon Ha
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Provided Leadership in Dental Assistance, Supporting the Dentist Across various treatment procedures.
- Precepting New Employees.
- Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Used [Software] to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Trained and mentored new and existing dental assistant.
- Trained to place a Stainless Steel Crown on Pediatric patient.
- Trained to perform Mild to Moderate prophylaxis.
Dental Assitant
Dr. Joon Ha
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Dental Assitant
Dr. Conrado Alegria
04.2013 - 05.2019
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bataan Polytechnic State University
Balanga, Bataan. Philippines 03.2008
Skills
- Data Verification
- Taking X-Rays
- Instrument Preparation
- Surgical Setup
- Nitrous Oxide
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Restorative Materials
- Proficient in Creation Temporary Crowns
- Rapport Development
- Surgical Extractions
- Data Confidentiality Measures
- Prophylaxis
- Root Canals
- Full Mouth Pediatric Procedure
- Dentrix
- Administrative Support
- Pediatric and Adult Oral Care
- Patient Communication & Education
- Assistance for Simultaneous Seating of Multiple Crowns/ Veneers
- Dental impressions
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Ideal Dental & Orthodontics
08.2024 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
Dr. Joon Ha
02.2021 - 05.2023
Dental Assitant
Dr. Joon Ha
05.2019 - 01.2021
Dental Assitant
Dr. Conrado Alegria
04.2013 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bataan Polytechnic State University
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