WAKIA BENJAMIN
Hammond, La *****
Cell: 337-***-****
**************@*****.***
Offering 1-year record of success as talented dental assistant and office assistant with proven analytical and time management abilities. Experienced in building full and partial dentures and other appliances to meet and exceed patient expectations. Quality-driven and adaptable to handling variations in orders and construction strategies. Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team. MS Office
Administrative support
Team building
Equipment Operation
Sterilization techniques
Dental staff support
Treatment room setup
Taking X-rays
Disinfecting rooms and equipment
Patient schedule management
Exam room setups
Multitasking
Patient records gathering
Detail-oriented
Patient counseling
10/2019 to 03/2020
HAMMOND ORAL SURGEON
Hammond, La
Dental Assistant Student Intern
Conducted wear tests to check designs for dental appliance durability over repeated use. Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service. Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations. 09/2019 to 03/2020
CYPRESS SMILES FAMILY DENTISTRY
Hammond, LA
Dental Assistant
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums. Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns, impressions and x-rays. 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.
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office. Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review. CERTIFICATE : DENTAL ASSISTING 11/2019
Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy, Hammond, LA HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA 05/2016
Ponchatoula High School, Ponchatoula, LA
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