Taylor Dunston
Springfield,MA
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with experience , recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and teamwork. Proficient in performing x-rays and maintaining a sterile environment, while educating patients on oral hygiene. Committed to professionalism and dedicated to improving patient care and safety in clinical settings.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Baystate Dental
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies.
- Supported dental procedures by handing instruments and providing chairside assistance.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and proper oral hygiene techniques.
- Collaborated with dental team to improve patient experience through effective communication.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe clinical environment.
- Trained new staff in office procedures and best practices for patient care.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- 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.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Increased office efficiency by maintaining patient records with up-to-date information.
- Facilitated patient education on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved dental health.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
- 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, Type, casts and impressions.
Dental Assistant
Endodontic Care
2017 - 05.2021
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during endodontic procedures.
- Maintained sterile environment by following infection control protocols consistently.
- Operated dental radiography equipment to capture diagnostic images accurately.
- Organized and managed dental instruments for efficient workflow during treatments.
- Educated patients on post-procedure care and preventive dental hygiene practices.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Waitstaff Manager
Rosewood Restaurant
04.2014 - 07.2017
- Trained new staff on menu items and service protocols to enhance customer experience.
- Waited on customers
- Handled cash flow exp. Close out and opening the draws for start of shift
- Restocked
- Kept inventory of supplies
- Made the orders for supplies for the week
- Perform task to keep the restaurant clean
Education
High School Diploma -
Medway High
Medway, MASkills
- Dedicated
- Communication
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Patient services
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Baystate Dental
04.2023 - 12.2023
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
12.2022 - 01.2023
Waitstaff Manager
Rosewood Restaurant
04.2014 - 07.2017
Dental Assistant
Endodontic Care
2017 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Medway High