Xavier Coelho
West Yarmouth,Massachusetts
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Registered Dental Assistant with over 15 years of comprehensive experience in the dental field. Highly skilled in providing exceptional patient care, clinical support, and administrative assistance within dental practices. Possesses extensive knowledge of dental procedures, equipment, and infection control protocols. Known for professionalism, reliability, and commitment to excellence in all aspects of dental assisting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Lead Dental Assistant
Centerville Family Dental Care
03.2018 - Current
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Promoted overall oral health by educating patients on best practices in preventive care, such as proper brushing techniques and flossing habits.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Assisted in general dentistry, surgeries from extraction to implant, endodontics, orthodontics, and pediatric.
- Took dental impressions from crown impressions, denture, mouth guard, temporary crown, and retainers
Certified Dental Assistant
Central Ohio Endodontics
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Assisted with root canal treatments for better patient outcomes and faster recovery times.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assisted in endodontics procedures and apicoectomy surgeries
Dental Assistant
Cape Cod Dental Associates
04.2011 - 06.2016
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, implant surgeries, extractions, temporary crowns and sealants.
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
- Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Front Desk/Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Gateway Dental Care
09.2008 - 03.2011
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations regarding safety standards and data privacy through diligent oversight of front desk operations.
- Contributed to increased office productivity by assisting with billing tasks and insurance claim submissions.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Enhanced dentist efficiency by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments before appointments.
- Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Digital Marketing
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2023
Skills
- Infection control proficiency
- Four hand dentistry
- Software efficiency (Mac practice, Softdent, Eaglesoft, Dentrix, and Suzy Dental)
- Tri-Lingual (English, Spanish, and Portuguese)
- Customer Service
- Supply Ordering
- Dental impression specialist (digital and analog)
- Dental Billing
- Dental Radiography (3d scan, tracing nerve)
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- Certified Zoom Whitening
- Certified CPR
Timeline
Certified Lead Dental Assistant
Centerville Family Dental Care
03.2018 - Current
Certified Dental Assistant
Central Ohio Endodontics
01.2016 - 03.2018
Dental Assistant
Cape Cod Dental Associates
04.2011 - 06.2016
Front Desk/Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Gateway Dental Care
09.2008 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Digital Marketing
Arizona State University
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- Certified Zoom Whitening
- Certified CPR
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