Taniya Bragg
Foley
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Sand Dollar Dental, proficient in dental radiography and infection control. Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and meticulous instrument sterilization. Successfully managed inventory, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring seamless operations in a fast-paced environment. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and support.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Sand Dollar Dental
02.2024 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
- Conducted inventory management to maintain essential supplies, avoiding procedural delays.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings , casts and impressions.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
Education
Foley High School
Foley, AL05.2022
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Sterilization techniques
- X-ray processing
- Appointment scheduling
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Cross-training capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
Accomplishments
- Being able to multitask.
- Having the ability to keep patients happy.
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Radiology certified
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Sand Dollar Dental
02.2024 - Current
Foley High School
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