Sophia Violeta Marti

I started OTJ training as a substitute for maternity leave absences and the following list is what I have been able to achieve learning from having a column, and I am hopeful and eager to learn more!

Reference: Heather Grundy from Calvert Dentistry, Prince Fredrick MD

Notes:

I am very grateful for the experience and opportunity given to me, in just one month I have discovered a passion for dentistry from shadowing to working my own column alongside getting to know and grow a professional side of me. I am thankful for what I have learned about myself, both bad and good, and I am looking forward to continuing my growing experience in dentistry and patient care.

• Assisted dentists during procedures, ensuring a smooth workflow and patient comfort.
• Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
• Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and arranging dental supplies.
• Ensured readiness of instruments by bagging and autoclaving them for effective sterilization.
• Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
• Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
• Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
• Assisted in taking X-rays by setting up XCP instruments and positioning patients while collaborating with certified staff.
• Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
• Managed patient records using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation.
• Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
• Informed patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care to promote better health outcomes.
• Experienced assisting in following procedures: Resin-based composite fillings, Crown and Build-Up/iTero Scan/Making Temporary Crowns, Crown Deliveries, Extractions with Bone-Graft and Membrane.
• Prepared and organized dental instruments and equipment in an orderly manner prior to each procedure to enhance efficiency.
• Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
• Ensured proper handoffs, with clear communication for front desk.
• Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Cultivated patient loyalty and retention through empathetic service and personalized care.
• Engaged with patients during procedures to monitor comfort levels and alleviate anxiety through reassurance and support.

• I have served at this restaurant for about 4 years and I am proud to say how much it's taught me to grow as an individual myself along with learning how to accomplish and work through a tough and stressful environment.
• I learned to operate on every role my supervisor needed me to be, my main role is handling the front counter cash register efficiently and ensuring transactions are held accurately.
• Operated grill station to prepare food items promptly ensuring food is prepared in time; serving food on the front food line, ensuring online orders are made properly on the DML.
• Assisted manager with tasks while training crew members to follow safety protocols, serve food with accurate portion sizes, and maintain cleanliness on food counters.
• Assisting on grill ensuring food is prepared in time, serving food on the front food line, ensuring online orders are made properly on the DML.
• Prepared food items according to established recipes and portion sizes, maintaining high quality standards.