July **** to Current
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant with over seven years of success in building relationships with patients and colleagues. Expert in all areas of dentistry assistance and skilled at anticipating dentists' and patients' needs. Attentive, prepared and proactive when working closely with various dental team staff to deliver top-notch services. Patient-oriented Dental Assistant bringing over 7 years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service.
Skills
Treatment room setup
Restorative procedures
Sterilization techniques
Patient schedule management
Dental staff support
Taking X-rays
Dentrix proficiency
Oral X-Rays
Four-handed procedures
Patient records gathering
Chairside assistance
Medical records management
Office Management
Strong writing and verbal skills
Oral Healthcare
Knowledgeable in Eaglesoft
Dental Hygiene
Itero Scan
Disinfecting rooms and equipments
Invisalign
Fabrication of temporaries
Implants
Packing cords
Taking impressions
Bleaching trays
Experience
Heartland Dental Care
Braselton, GA
Dental Assistant
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient. Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment. Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care. Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns. Maintained master calendar and scheduled new appointments based on provider availability.
Supported dentist chairside with root canal and extraction procedures. Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with MAKEME TOURE
Buford, GA 30519
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January 2021 to
July 2021
June 2014 to
January 2021
information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches. Monitored proper clinical area appearance, sterilization and restocking by creating daily, weekly and monthly assistant tasks lists.
Assisted dentist with completing procedures.
Placed attachments for Invisalign
Walmarthealth
Swanee, GA
Dental Assistant
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient. Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures. Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care. Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment. Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated. Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns. Supported dentist with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
Monitored proper clinical area appearance, sterilization and restocking by creating daily, weekly and monthly assistant tasks lists.
Creekside, Dentistry
Loganville, GA
Dental Assistant
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated Coordinated and managed patient care with efficiency and professionalism by scheduling appointments, and educating patients
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suction fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures
Prepared patients for dental procedures and treatment by greeting warmly, and explaining procedure details
Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction
Entered patient data into dental records system using Eagle Soft and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy
Maintained dental lab equipment by sanitizing surfaces and organizing tools, instruments and equipment
Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
Education and Training
June 2014
May 2013
January 2012
AT Dental P.C
Lawrenceville
CPR certified Radiography Expended Functions
Unlimited
Lawrenceville, Duluth, GA
GA
Dental Assistant Orthodontic records/lab/sterilization, changing ties, bonding and debanding. Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, and seating permanent crowns. Maintained master calendar and scheduled new appointments based on provider availability. Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review. Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging. Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures. Supported dentist chairside with procedures including Implants and Cosmetic Dentistry Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using Dentrix. Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing. Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction. Dental Assistant Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review. Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient. Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work. Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients. Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, and seating permanent crowns. Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suction fluids and mixed dental materials to support dentists during procedures. Maintained master calendar and scheduled new appointments based on provider availability.
Gwinnett Technical College
Dental Assistant Diploma
Everest Institute
Lawrenceville
GA Certificate in Dental Assistant Expanded Functions