Dental Assistant Patient Care
Resume:
BRENDA BOWER
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*** ****** ****- ***** *****, KENTUCKY 41175
KENTURCKY 41175
SOUTH SHORE, KY. 41175
SUMMERY
Multi-talented, reliable, outgoing, responsible Dental Assistant with 30 years of experience and success providing chair-side assistance to dental hygienists and dentists in fast-paced dental offices. Accurate when preparing equipment and materials for treatment, taking radiographs, assisting and educating patients. Clear communicator driven to produce ideal patient outcomes.
SKILLS
Sterilization techniques - Dental staff support - Restorative procedures Detail-oriented - Knowledgeable in Dental software - Four-handed procedures - Patient confidentiality - Exam room setups - Patient counseling - Obtaining X-rays - Treatment room set ups - Medical records management - disinfecting rooms and equipment - Multitasking- Restorative dentistry - Patient schedule management.
EXPERIENCE
*Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
*Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
*Coordinated and managed patient care with efficiency and professionalism by scheduling appointments and educating patients.
*Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, and seating permanent crowns.
*Assist with extractions, sealants, impressions for dentures, partials, retainers and Invisalign.
*Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms, and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
*Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities, and other issues needing to be treated.
*Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
*Maintained dental lab equipment by sanitizing surfaces and organizing tools, instruments and fabricated wax bite rims, splints, custom trays and retainers.
*Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
*Use of crown scanners, mill and oven for same day crowns
*Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Dental Assistant-Brafman Dental - Dagsboro, Delaware - November 2018 – July 2023- Moved to Kentucky
Dental Assistant -Atlantic Family Dentistry - Ocean City, MD - August 2008 – November 2018
Dental Assistant- Dr. Jeff Landon DDS Chambersburg, PA November 2002 - August 2008-
For 15 years I ran my own touring business
Experience- Organizing bus trip, reserving buses, hotels and Making an itinerary for the trips.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
High School Diploma- Greencastle Antrim High School - Greencastle, PA
Franklin County Vo-Tech School- Chambersburg, Pa.- 2 years- Health and Dental Assisting
CERTICATIONS
CPR certified by American Heart Association
Radiology certified through the states of Maryland and Delaware
REFFERENCE’S – Gladly given by request
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