PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Reliable Dental Assistant with 4 years of experience efficiently

handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with 3-hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, 4 and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.

Accurately met patient and dentist needs by coordinating materials, cleaning teeth and applying sealing compounds. Well-organized and diligent about addressing individual requirements. Friendly, outgoing and professional in every interaction.

WORK HISTORY

Registered Dental Assistant, 01/2019 - 12/2020

Shine Dental, Freeport, TX

Address : Anglenton, TX 77515

Phone : 956-***-****

Email : adih49@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS

KARLA MONROY

Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.

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Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.

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Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.

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Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns, Extractions, Fillings, SRP, Root canal.

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Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.

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Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings.

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• Booked appointments for patients using Dentimax

Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.

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Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.

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Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.

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Documented patients' dental health information, medical history and vital signs.

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Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.

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• Patient Relations

• Patient Intake Procedures

• Dental Impressions

• Patient Safety

• Appointment Setting

• Dental Procedures

• Infection Control

• X-Rays

• Dental radiography

• Oral surgery

• Dental impression specialist

• Electronic Charting

• Treatment room cleanup

• Dental staff assistance

• Full Mouth Radiographs

• Training & Development

Registered Dental Assistant, 04/2017 - 12/2018

Paraíso Dental, Mission, TX

EDUCATION

Registered Dental Assistant, Dental Assisting, 06/2016 Brightwood Career Institute - McAllen, TX

CERTIFICATIONS

Helped Doctor complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.

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Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.

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Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.

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Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary Fillings, Extractions, Cleanings, Dentures.

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Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.

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Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.

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Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment for procedures.

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• Certified Dental Assistant

• CPR certified

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