Dental Assistant
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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 : *********@*****.***
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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