Sherry Parsons

Dental Assistant

Dr. Arron Moore DDS

10.2007 - 08.2024

Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
Streamlined digital x-ray processing, reducing wait time for diagnosis and treatment planning.
Increased office efficiency by maintaining patient records with up-to-date information.
Conducted inventory management to maintain essential supplies, avoiding procedural delays.
Enhanced patient rapport by consistently delivering compassionate and professional care.
Enhanced team productivity by providing timely assistance during complex dental procedures.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 20 procedures daily.

Dental Assistant

Dr. Licklider DDS

03.2001 - 09.2007

Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.

Dental Assistant

Dr Houston DDS

03.1999 - 01.2001

Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Education

High School Diploma -

Skills

Certification

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

High School Diploma -

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