Antiqua Fayson
Orange City
Summary
Dental Assistant with comprehensive background in patient care, dental procedures, and office management. Skilled in assisting with routine and complex dental procedures while maintaining patient comfort. Demonstrated strengths include knowledge of dental hygiene best practices and ability to manage administrative tasks efficiently. Notable for enhancing overall oral health by providing diligent support to dentists during examinations and surgeries.
Patient-focused professional offers support in critical care, pre-op, medical-surgical and post-op cases in medical center environments. Delivers customized education to patients of diverse conditions and backgrounds. Excellent decision-making, time management and communication skills.
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Lake Mary Pediatric Dentistry
Lake Mary
05.2012 - Current
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Handled billing issues professionally including filing claims with insurance companies or collecting payments from patients.
- Educated parents on proper oral hygiene techniques for children.
- Provided patient education regarding preventive care, diet, oral health and plaque control.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Monitored inventory levels of all dental supplies in order to ensure adequate stock was available.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits using electronic dental software programs.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Provided postoperative instructions to parents regarding care of their child's teeth following treatment.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Assisted dentists in providing dental treatment to pediatric patients.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Recorded medical histories of patients prior to appointments.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office with courtesy and professionalism.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Organized and maintained dental supplies, materials and equipment.
- Prepared rooms for dental procedures by sterilizing instruments, setting up trays and ensuring that all necessary items were present.
- Assisted the dentist during a variety of treatments such as restorations, crowns, bridges, root canals, extractions and scaling and cleaning procedures.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Assisted dentist with completing procedures.
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Pediatric dentistry lake mary
Lake Mary
11.2007 - 04.2012
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Dental
Americare School of Nursing
Winter Park, FLRestorative Functions - Dental Restorations
University of Florida
Gainesville, FLSkills
- Patient record management
- Dental radiography
- Chair-side assistance
- Insurance billing
- Sterilization techniques
- Oral hygiene education
- Dental supply inventory
- Electronic health records
- Pediatric dental care
- Treatment planning
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Written communication
- Insurance verification
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Manage schedules
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Document management
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Lake Mary Pediatric Dentistry
05.2012 - Current
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Pediatric dentistry lake mary
11.2007 - 04.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Dental
Americare School of Nursing
Restorative Functions - Dental Restorations
University of Florida