Serena Sorenson

• Working chairside with multiple Dentists, Residents and Dental Students
• Working with different ethnic backgrounds and languages with interpreters from around the world
• Sterilization- maintaining the highest Joint Commission standards
• Gathering and reviewing patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
• Assistingdentists during procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Managed patient records and updated files in electronic health systems.
• Scheduled appointments and coordinated treatment plans for patients.
• Providing support to new staff through training on office procedures and protocols.
• Take bitewing, periapical, panoramic radiographs and CBCT and prepared for dentists to review.
• Performed routine child prophylaxis
• Educated patients and parents on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
• Applied sealants to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
• Take preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for temporary crown/bridge and custom impressions for fabrication of permanent dental work.
• Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service
• Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
• Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.

I have done all aspects of chairside duties. Including working with patients with special needs and those who need an extra level of care. Some of these duties included:

• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
• Prepare procedure trays, set up ops, prepare patients for treatment and assist dentist during the procedures.
• Record treatment information in patient records.
• Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies
• Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
• Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of treatment areas and equipment.

• Prepared examination rooms and sterilized instruments for daily use.
• Assisted dentist with patient examinations and procedures in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborated with dental team to ensure efficient workflow and communication.

• Provided chairside support during various dental procedures, enhancing patient experience.
• Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
• Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
• Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.