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Shiva Kiani

Summary

Experienced and adaptable dental assistant with a strong background in both team-based and solo clinical environments. Skilled at providing compassionate patient care, easing dental anxiety, and ensuring a comfortable experience. Known for being attentive to patients' needs and frequently recognized for creating a calming, supportive atmosphere in the dental setting.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Babak Manesh DDS
09.2020 - Current
  • Greet the patients in, review their medical history with them, and listen to their dental concerns and issues
  • Take X-ray radiographs
  • Help the doctor with treatment planning, and explain the treatment plan and phases to the patient afterwards.
  • Take PVS and Alginate impressions
  • Prepare diagnostic cast models
  • Perform Orthodontic adjustments
  • Chairside assisting the dentist (four-handed dentistry) during surgical and general procedures
  • Provided patient education ( dental hygiene, pre- surgical and post-up instructions)

Dental Assistant

Narek Ovsepian, DDS
09.2018 - 09.2020
  • Entered patient data into computer system
  • Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Took X-ray radiographs and intraoral images
  • Performed intraoral scanning
  • Fabricated temporary crowns and bridges
  • Performed coronal polishing
  • Took PVS and Alginate impressions
  • Chairside assisted the dentist (four-handed dentistry) in surgical and general procedures
  • Cleaned and Sterilized the instruments
  • Cleaned and disinfected the treatment operatories to avoid cross-contamination
  • Set up the rooms and trays according to the procedure
  • Managed the inventory and ordered supplies
  • Provided patient education (explained treatment plan, pre-op and post-op instruction)

Dental Assistant

Nadine Shashaty, DDS
08.2018 - 01.2019
  • Entered patient data into the computer system
  • Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Cleaned and Sterilized the dental instruments
  • Cleaned and disinfected the rooms, and set up rooms
  • Performed Coronal Polishing
  • Took dental radiographs
  • Chair-side assisting

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA
05-2023

Los Angeles Pierce College
Winnetka, CA

Dental Assisting

The Valley School of Dental Assisting
Encino, CA
07-2018

Skills

  • Proficient with Dentrix and Easy Dental
  • Coronal polishing
  • Pits and fissure sealant
  • Infection control
  • Dental impressions
  • Intraoral imaging and scanning
  • Dental radiography
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Orthodontic adjustments
  • CPR/AED
  • Treatment room preparation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attentive to people's needs

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Farsi
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Tagalog
Elementary

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Babak Manesh DDS
09.2020 - Current

Dental Assistant

Narek Ovsepian, DDS
09.2018 - 09.2020

Dental Assistant

Nadine Shashaty, DDS
08.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University, Northridge

Los Angeles Pierce College

Dental Assisting

The Valley School of Dental Assisting

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