Dynamic Registered Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Brident Dental & Orthodontics, excelling in dental radiography and effective communication. Proven track record in enhancing patient care through meticulous instrument sterilization and oral health education, ensuring a welcoming environment and seamless operations during procedures. Committed to delivering exceptional support in restorative dentistry.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Brident Dental & Orthodontics
Fort Worth, TX
11.2024 - Current
Prepared treatment rooms with necessary instruments and materials for dental procedures.
Assisted dentists during examinations and procedures to ensure smooth operations.
Educated patients on post-treatment care and proper oral hygiene practices.
Managed patient records using electronic health record systems efficiently.
Sterilized instruments and maintained a clean workspace according to safety protocols.
Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated follow-up visits for ongoing care.
Provided support in lab tasks, including taking impressions and processing X-rays.
Communicated effectively with patients to create a welcoming environment at the practice.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
Fabricated provisional crowns, bleaching trays and custom impression trays from alginate impressions or stone casts when necessary.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
Maintained inventory of supplies used during treatments.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
Assisted dentist in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Provided instruction to patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures.
Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Organized lab cases for dentists by tracking progress throughout production cycle until delivery back to practice.
Managed the front desk operations by answering phones, scheduling appointments and verifying insurance information.
Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using appointment software.
Assisted in dental procedures, such as scaling and root planing.