Dental Assistant -chairside
Thomas Jefferson Dental Care
2024.04 - Current
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Promoted oral health education by demonstrating proper brushing and flossing techniques to patients of all ages.
- 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 dentist during procedures by handing them the appropriate instruments and anticipating their needs throughout treatments.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Contributed to a positive dental office environment by establishing rapport with patients and effectively handling their needs.
