SHASTA COLOMA

• Assisted dentists in providing dental treatment to pediatric patients.
• Organized and maintained dental supplies, materials and equipment.
• Educated parents on proper oral hygiene techniques for children.
• Recorded medical histories of patients prior to appointments.
• Prepared rooms for dental procedures by sterilizing instruments, setting up trays and ensuring that all necessary items were present.
• Provided patient education regarding preventive care, diet, oral health and plaque control.
• Performed chair side duties including taking x-rays, making impressions and pouring models.
• intained accurate records of patient visits using electronic dental software programs.
• Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
• Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
• Instructed young patients on proper brushing techniques using visual aids such as charts or videos.
• Provided postoperative instructions to parents regarding care of their child's teeth following treatment.

Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.

• Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
• Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
• Assisted oral surgeons in preparing for and executing dental procedures.
• Maintained and sterilized instruments, tools, and equipment used during dental surgeries.
• Provided patient care before, during, and after surgery, including taking vital signs.
• Prepared treatment rooms by setting up instruments, supplies, and medications needed for procedures.
• Educated patients on pre-operative instructions as well as post-operative expectations.
• Assisted with suturing wounds closed following surgical operations when necessary.
• Assisted dentists in providing dental treatment to pediatric patients.
• Educated parents on proper oral hygiene techniques for children.

Provided patient education regarding preventive care, diet, oral health and plaque control. Went over proper diet and oral hygiene instructions to all new mothers at the WIC center on scheduled days at the health center.

• Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
• Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
• Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
• Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
• Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
• Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
• Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
• Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
• Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
• Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
• Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
• Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
• Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
• Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
• Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
• Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
• Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.