Sophia Forrest
Hemet,CA
Summary
I am a patient-oriented Dental Assistant bringing over two years of experience in accredited dental practices. Always eager and ready to learn, as well as being trained and skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with various assortments of procedures, and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Its my joy to serve patients and fellow coworkers, additionally I thank you for this opportunity of consideration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Smith Craig DDS
San Jacinto , CA
10.2021 - Current
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Fabricated provisional crowns, bleaching trays and custom impression trays from alginate impressions or stone casts when necessary.
- Maintained inventory of supplies used during treatments.
- Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
- Provided chairside assistance during periodontal surgeries as needed.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Supported dentist chairside with root canal and extraction procedures.
- Supported dentist with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
- Performed routine laboratory functions, including taking alginate impressions for study models.
- Assisted in dental procedures, such as scaling and root planing.
- Collected payments from patients at time of service or following completion of treatment plan via cash or credit card transactions.
- Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
Associate
In N Out Burger
Hemet , CA
04.2020 - 12.2022
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Built relationships with customers by providing friendly customer service.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Labeled containers with identifying information like date prepared and expiration dates.
Education
Hemet High School
Hemet, CA05-2031
Skills
- Equipment Sterilization
- Inventory Management
- Patient Services
- Procedure Support
- Restorative Procedures
- Infection Control Procedures
- Taking X-Rays
- Patient Schedule Management
- Office Management
- Team Collaboration
- Appointment Scheduling
- Dental Staff Support
- X-Ray Processing
- Chair-Side Support
- Oral Surgery
- Periodontics
- Medical Records Management
- Treatment Room Setup
- First Aid Training
- Dental Impressions
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Dental Impression Specialist
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
- Radiation Safety and X-Ray Certification
- Infection control and California dental practice act Certification
- Coronal Polishing Certification
- Pit and fissure sealant Certification
- CPR Certified
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited
Affiliations
- 412 Church Youth Leader
- Worship Leader
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Smith Craig DDS
10.2021 - Current
Associate
In N Out Burger
04.2020 - 12.2022
Hemet High School
- Radiation Safety and X-Ray Certification
- Infection control and California dental practice act Certification
- Coronal Polishing Certification
- Pit and fissure sealant Certification
- CPR Certified
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