Dental Assistant Health

Amiratu Issifu

Dental Assistant

Address Kumasi, 0000

Phone 233-**-***-****

E-mail ***********@*****.***

Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Impressions

Very Good

Analytical and Critical Thinking

Good

Multitasking Abilities

Very Good

Attention to Detail

Very Good

MS Word

Good

Infection control proficiency

Excellent

Work History

2021-09 - Current

Dental Assistant

College Of Health Dental Clinic, Kintampo

Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.

Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.

Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 15+ procedures daily.

Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns and sealants.

Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.

Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.

Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.

Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.

Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.

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

2020-09 - 2021-08

Health Assistant[Voluntary Work]

Ashanti Home Medicare Plus, Kumasi

Assisted 15+ residents each shift with daily living activities, ensuring they're on time for all meals and activities.

Provided social and emotional support to improve residents' morale

Established rapport with team members, residents, and families

Helped residents with daily hygiene, including showering; oral and peri care; incontinence care; and minimizing rashes, sores, and soiling

Supported residents with field trips, arts and crafts, music, games, and reading activities

Entertained, conversed with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert

Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for infants, preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness.

Administered medications in right doses and on time as prescribed

2019-09 - 2020-07

Dental Assistant

Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology[Internship], Kumasi

Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.

Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.

Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.

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

Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 13 procedures daily

Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.

Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.

Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.

Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics

2011-01 - 2017-09

Communicable Disease Control Officer

Ghana Health Service, Hwidiem

Provided information on 60 patients concerning communicable disease prevention and control that are of public health importance

Assisted in managing epidemics

Assisted in carrying out mass vaccinations in times of epidemics and mass treatment of endemic diseases

Assisted in estimating resources needed like vaccines and drugs to control epidemics

Assisted in developing strategies to combat epidemics

Assisted with follow-up investigations on other non-communicable diseases

Assisted with follow-up investigations of bacteria, viral or parasitic infections that were reported

Provided appropriate epidemiological information regarding communicable and non-communicable diseases in communities

Provided treatment for patients with communicable diseases according to treatment protocol

Maintained effective communication with colleagues, visitors and clients/patients

Performed other official duties that was assigned

2006-07 - 2007-07

Health Assistant [Voluntary Work]

Ashanti Home Medicare Plus, Kumasi

Maintained records of 39+ patients' care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager

Cared for patients by changing bed linens and assisted with their personal care

Entertained, conversed with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert

Administered medications in right doses and on time as prescribed

Accompanied patients to grocery store, post office, park and doctor's appointments.

Performs CPR in emergency

Organized and maintained medication closets and first aid supplies

Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy

Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes

Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy

Education

2017-09 - 2019-06

Associate of Applied Science: Dental Assisting

College of Health And Wellbeing - Kintampo,Ghana

2008-08 - 2010-08

Associate of Applied Science: Disease Control

College of Health And Wellbeing - Kintampo, Ghana

2003-04 - 2006-07

High School Diploma

Twene Amanfo Senior Secondary - Sunyani, Ghana

Accomplishments

Documented and resolved complains which led to patient satisfaction.

Improved patient education by working with dentists to create patient education program covering general dental hygiene and post-surgical care.

Improved exam room setup and breakdown, improving overall efficiency 85%.

Supervised team of 8 staff members.

Collaborated with team of 12 in the development off five alive.

Languages

English

Very Good

Twi

Excellent

Interests

Reading motivational and self help books

Listening to music

Voluntary service

Certifications

RDA - Registered Dental Assistant[Diploma]

Disease Control[Certificate]

West African Senior School Certificate

Additional Information

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Safety for nurses, good nutrition and exercises for themselves and their patients – November, 2021

Management of those living with terminal illnesses and disabled patients – July, 2020

Infection prevention and control in dentistry-Feb,2020

Community health officer supervision training -August, 2016

Management of multi drug resistance Tuberculosis -July, 2016

Prevention and control of Ebola - February, 2015

REFEREES

Dr.Issac Kwaku Asiamah

orthodontics

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital

Phone number:+233-*********

Email: *******.*******@*****.***

Dr.Emanuel Darko Wilson

General dentist

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital

Phone number:+233-*********

Email: **********@*****.**.**

Josephine Boateng

Senior nursing Officer

Ashanti Home Medicare plus

Phone:+233-*********

Email: ***********@*****.***

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