Registered Dental Assistant Dental Associates, Jackson, Tn.
03.1979 - 09.1990
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
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