Esmeralda Griffin

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Brooklyn, NY *****

Mobile: 347-***-****

acxk2v@r.postjobfree.com

CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT:

DENTAL SKILLS SUMMARY

● 4-Handed Dentistry ● Emergency Treatment

● Preventive Care ● Impressions

● Nitrous Oxide Sedation ● Root Canals

● Digital X-Rays ● Patient Education

CHAIRSIDE EXPERIENCE:

● Prepare tray setups for dental procedures. Obtain dental records prior to appointment.

● Prepare patients for procedures-ensure comfort and develop trust; calm distressed patients: instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health: Take and record medical and dental histories.

● Oversee cleanliness of operatories and instruments: ensure safe/sanitary conditions using autoclave, ultrasonic, and dry heat instrument sterilization.

● Assist dentist with extractions, fillings, sealants and root canals.

● Take casts and impressions for prosthetics/restorations. LABORATORY EXPERIENCE:

● Dental Radiographs, intraoral and extraoral photographs.

● Prepare materials for impressions and restorations.

● Pour models and make casts.

● Fabricating Temporary Restorations.

● Spacemantainers

OFFICE EXPERIENCE:

● Greet patients: arrange and confirm appointments: maintain patient records.

● Order Dental supplies and materials: maintain stock in accordance with monthly budgets.

● Train new hires and mentor Dental Assistant interns.

● Develop and document office policies and procedures. Share best practices with staff. PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Pediatric Lead Dental Assistant, K idsdentalvillage. Woodside NY, October 2007-July 2015. Lefrak NY, October 2014-July 2015. Parkslope NY, February 2015-July 2015. OCFS Ella McQueen reception Center. 2013-2015. Pediatric Clinical Assistant, Hellosmile. J ackson Heights NY, 2012-2015 Temp Clinical Assistant, B roadway Personnel, New York, NY, August 2015 Pediatric Dental Assistant, D ental Smiles for Kids. A storia NY, September 2015-2016 Pediatric Dental Assistant, B rownstone Pediatric Dentistry. Brooklyn NY, January 2016- August 2016 EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certified Dental Assistant Certification. D ental Assisting National Board, Inc. March 2014 Associates Degree of Occupational Studies, GED, Office Technologies-Medical office Assistant. I nterboro Institute. NY, NY 2004-2006

Dental assistant Certificate. N ew York School for Medical and Dental Assistants. L.I.C, NY 2006-2007 CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

● Radiology ● Expanded Functions

● Infection Control

● CPR

● CDA

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

● OpenDental Software

● Type 40 wpm

● Bilingual

● Dentrix

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