Toree Taylor
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with proven expertise in dental radiography and exceptional patient relations, honed at Shadow Mountain Dental Group. Excelled in maintaining sterile environments and assisting in complex dental procedures, significantly enhancing dentist efficiency and patient care. Skilled in both technical and interpersonal aspects of dental support, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Professional dental care provider with strong background in clinical support and patient care. Known for excellent communication, patient management, and technical assistance during procedures. Dependable team player with focus on achieving positive outcomes and adapting to changing environments. Skilled in sterilization techniques, radiography, and maintaining infection control standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Shadow Mountain Dental Group
08.2022 - 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 5 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.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Enhanced patient rapport by consistently delivering compassionate and professional care.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Education
National Association of Phlebotmy Certificate - Phlebotmy
Abrazo Phlebotmy
Phoenix, AZ08-2021
High School Diploma -
Westview High School
Avondale, AZ05-2017
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- X-ray processing
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient relations
- Treatment room breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
- Sanitation protocols
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- OSHA regulations
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Shadow Mountain Dental Group
08.2022 - Current
National Association of Phlebotmy Certificate - Phlebotmy
Abrazo Phlebotmy
High School Diploma -
Westview High School
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