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Gary, IN 46406 • 219-***-**** • adnsvx@r.postjobfree.com Experienced Dental Assistant with 21 years of expertise in assisting chairside, setting up exam rooms, and taking dental radiographs. Excited to bring talent in preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Successful at maintaining patient flows by facilitating exam room turnovers, preparing patients for examinations and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients. Dental Assistant, 01/1998 to Current

Wadas Dental Center – Munster, IN

Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care. Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist. Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.

Administered sealing compounds and protective coatings to boost tooth enamel strength and minimize cavity risk.

Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment, Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.

Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns. Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.

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

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

Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices. Associate of Applied Science: Business Management

Indiana University Bloomington - Bloomington, IN

Certified Dental Assistant

Professional Careers Institute - Indianapolis, IN