Shanta Perkins

• Assisted dentists during exams and procedures, preparing instruments and maintaining efficient chairside flow.
• Captured digital radiographs and panoramic images while following strict radiation safety protocols.
• Sterilized instruments and disinfected treatment areas to uphold infection control standards.
• Prepared patient charts and updated clinical records accurately for ongoing treatment planning.
• Educated patients on oral hygiene, post-op care, and follow-up appointment expectations.
• Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
• Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
• Fabricated custom dental appliances such as mouthguards and whitening trays for improved patient experience. Orthodontic retainers.
• Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
• Streamlined dental office operations with efficient inventory management and ordering of supplies. Orthodontic department supervisor.
• Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.

Registered dental assistant support delivered for orthodontic treatment. Accurate records completed at initial braces start. Sterile instrument readiness maintained for clinical safety. Successful debonding completed during final orthodontic phase. Improved patient compliance through oral hygiene instruction after braces procedures and beyond.

• Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
• Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
• Educated patients on proper oral hygiene habits, fostering long-term dental health improvement.
• Coordinated with front office and clinical teams to streamline patient transitions and daily operations.