Shabana Azaruddin
Round Rock
Summary
Dedicated dental assistant with a focus on quality patient care and education. Committed to maintaining strict sterilization protocols and providing clear oral hygiene guidance, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Mayfield Ranch Dental
Round Rock
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with dentists using four-handed dentistry techniques to enhance chair-side efficiency across all procedures.
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Performed and managed full range of dental radiographs, including digital x-rays, panoramic imaging and intra oral 3Ddigital scan(itero, trios)
- Maintained strict sterilization and infection control protocols in accordance with OSHA and HIPAA standards.
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilized instruments for efficient workflow.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Recorded patient medical histories and maintained accurate dental records.
- Provided compassionate support to patients, addressing their concerns and questions.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Fabricated temporary crowns and restorations, took impressions, and provided soft relines for dentures.
- Applied topical anesthetics, assisted with local anesthesia administration, and performed coronal polishing as permitted under Texas dental law.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Did Coronal polishing on tooth surfaces , flossing and applied flouride topical application post cleaning.
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Bloomington
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Assisted dentist during 75% of treatment procedures, evaluated vitals, and collected patient medical history to ensure thorough preparation for dental care.
- Collaborated with the dentist during dental procedures, ensuring 100% availability of instrumentation and practicing 4-handed dentistry techniques.
- Executed 3D SCAN digital imaging and managed all prescribed dental radiographs/X-rays, including CBCT, IOPA, FMS, and PANO, to support accurate diagnostics.
- Sterilized 100% of instrumentation and delivered to treatment area; positioned instruments for dentist access, suctioning, and ease of passing.
- Recorded and updated patient medical and dental history in charts with high accuracy, ensuring compliance with treatment protocols.
- Provided patients with post-appointment instructions, follow-up care notes, and oral hygiene tips.
- Fabricated temporary restorations, cleaned and polished removable appliances; made temp crowns, ASAP impressions, and soft relines for complete dentures and RPDs.
- Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing instruments and dental materials.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices.
- Communicated effectively with team members to support smooth operations.
- Provided chairside assistance during surgeries, anticipating dentist needs promptly.
- Prepared patient for surgery by taking medical history, recording vital signs, and administering local anesthetic.
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients regarding care of oral tissues and wound healing.
- Followed infection control protocol when handling contaminated items according to OSHA guidelines.
- Maintained sterilization techniques to ensure a safe environment for both staff and patients.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Assisted with intraoral photography during examinations or surgeries.
- Supported dentists in a fast-paced practice and welcomed patients, comforting and scheduling them while answering questions about dental care and procedures.
- Scheduled appointments and sent reminders to patients; revised post-operative and post-appointment care booklets.
Dental Assistant
Lakewood Family Dental
Bloomington
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Prepared 20 patients daily for oral exams and dental procedures in fast-paced family practice.
- Performed teeth cleanings, coronal polishing, X-rays, and fluoride applications.
- Recorded patient medical and dental histories and updated treatment information in patient charts with superior accuracy.
- Sterilized and prepared instrument trays and all materials for procedures.
- Administered preoperative care by applying topical anesthetics and preparing fillings and materials for procedures.
- Educated patients on post-appointment instructions, follow-up care, and oral hygiene practices.
- Scheduled appointments and sent reminders to patients; revised post-operative and post-appointment care booklets.
Education
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) -
Chennai, IndiaSkills
- digital radiography
- crown fabrication
- Infection control
- Confidential record management
- patient education
- Oral hygiene guidance
- patient communication
- Attention to detail
- team collaboration
- Patient care and empathy
- patient communication
Certification
- DANB Certified Radiation Health and Safety (RHS)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) Certified
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Mayfield Ranch Dental
01.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
08.2021 - 10.2023
Dental Assistant
Lakewood Family Dental
07.2018 - 06.2019