Skilled Dental Assistant with proven expertise in dental radiography and exceptional sterilization techniques honed at Landstuhl Specialty Dental Clinic. Excelled in enhancing dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction through adept chairside support and infection control proficiency. Notably improved diagnostic imaging process, demonstrating a commitment to high-quality patient care and safety. Certified in BLS/CLS, embodying a blend of technical proficiency and responsive care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Landstuhl Specialty Dental Clinic
01.2020 - 08.2023
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.
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.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, orthodontic procedures, periodontic procedures, and oral surgery.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Dental Assistant
Camp Casey Dental Clinic
08.2023 - 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.
Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
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.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Streamlined digital x-ray processing, reducing wait time for diagnosis and treatment planning.