Dental Assistant Infection Control

YOUSEF BEKHEET

*** ****** *****, ********* *, Columbus, OH 43202

Tel. +1-872-***-**** email: *****.***********@*****.*** Skills

• Dental assistance:

- Sterilization of all dental instruments. - Preparation of all dental fillers

- Radiographic examinations. - Schedule of patient visits.

- Management of patients’ records. - Assistance in all dental procedures.

- Taking diagnostic information, such as digital radiographs, CT Scans, Diagnodent readings, bite records, Shade selection, and intra-oral photographs.

- Serving in the office infection control and safety protocols.

- Helping make all patients feel comfortable before, during, and after their procedures.

- Inform and educate patients with pre and post-operative instructions, along with helping deliver oral hygiene instructions.

- Maintaining safe work environments by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.

- Documenting and charting patients' treatment effectively for accurate records.

• Dental diagnosis and treatment:

- Tooth repair. - Treatment planning. - Operative procedure.

- Disease diagnosis. - Tooth bleaching. - Dental implants. Experience

Dental Assistant (From September 2023 to January 2024)

• Peterson dental clinic, Chicago, Il.

Duties: -

o Assist the dentist during various dental procedures, including but not limited to restorative work, extractions, and root canals.

o Prepare and maintain dental instruments, equipment, and materials. o Welcome and prepare patients for treatment, addressing any concerns and ensuring their comfort.

o Sterilize and disinfect instruments according to established protocols. o Take and process dental X-rays as directed by the dentist. o Ensure proper radiation safety measures are followed. o Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including charting treatment plans and procedures performed.

o Document clinical notes and observations.

o Collaborate with the dental team in developing and implementing treatment plans. o Provide patient education on post-operative care and oral hygiene instructions. o Ensure proper functioning of dental equipment and report any issues to the appropriate personnel.

o Adhere to strict infection control protocols to maintain a clean and sterile environment. o Follow OSHA and CDC guidelines for infection prevention. o Work collaboratively with dentists, dental hygienists, and other team members to provide optimal patient care.

o Assist with training and onboarding of new staff members as needed. Dentist (From February 2007 - till now.)

• Egyptian Ministry of Health - Assiut, Egypt.

• Dr. Yousef dental clinics in Cairo (Egypt), Assiut (Egypt) and Sohag (Egypt). Duties: -

o Optimizing workflow through clinical staff leadership and direction. o Improving patient dental health through routine cleaning, restorative dentistry, and extraction of teeth in accordance with dental policies. o Performing and interpreting radiographic exams.

o Designing and implementing treatment plans.

Education

• Post-graduate Diploma of Oral Medicine, Periodontics, Diagnosis and X-ray. (October, 2020) Faculty of Dentistry, Alazhar University, Assiut, Egypt.

(Equivalenced by the ECC)

• Bachelor’s degree of Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery. (November, 2006) Faculty of Dentistry, October 6 University, Cairo, Egypt.

(Equivalenced by the ECC)

Languages:

• Arabic (mother tongue)

• English (fluent)

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