Dental Assistant with Radiography Expertise and Sterilization

Bethany Morrow

Cabot, AR ***** 501-***-**** *********@*****.***

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PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

SKILLS • Dental impressions

• Dental radiography

• Digital X-ray proficiency

• Equipment sterilization

• Treatment room setup

• Sterilization techniques

LICENSES Licensed by the State Board of Dental Examiners in Arkansas 199*-****-****-current

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• Licensed by the State Board of Dental Examiners in Mississippi 2007-2018 WORK HISTORY DENTAL ASSISTANT 01/2024 to CURRENT

Banister Family Dentistry Conway, AR

Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.

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

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Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.

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• Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review. Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.

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• 40 hours per week

DENTAL ASSISTANT 10/2021 to 10/2023

Crestwood Dental North Little Rock, AR

Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.

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Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.

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Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.

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Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.

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

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Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.

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Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.

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• 40 hours per week

DENTAL ASSISTANT 02/2019 to 10/2021

UAMS Little Rock, AR

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

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Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross- contamination and infection.

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Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.

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Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.

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• 40 hours per week

DENTAL ASSISTANT 04/2017 to 09/2018

Springhill dental North Little Rock, AR

Assist dentist with diagnostic, preventative, general, orthodontic Endodontic and surgical procedures.

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• Discussed preoperative and postoperative care.

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Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and

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• patient satisfaction.

Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.

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• 40 hours per week

DENTAL ASSISTANT /OFFICE AND INSURANCE 06/2007 to 03/2017 COORDINATOR

DeSoto Family Dental Care Hernando, MS

• Coordinated appointment schedules for hygienist.

• Coordinated Doctor Schedules

• Filed patients' charts and processed billing and payments.

• Ran all daily and monthly reports.

• Filed all Insurance claims and Appeals

• Ran all statements Electronically

Assist dentist with diagnostic, preventative, general, orthodontic Endodontic and surgical procedures.

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• Educate patients about proper oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases

Sedation Dentistry-managed difficult or emotional patient situations and responded promptly to patient needs.

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• Discussed preoperative and postoperative care.

• Invisalign and records

• 40 hours per week

DENTAL ASSISTANT 09/1997 to 04/2007

Dr. Dave Ouellette DDS North Little Rock

Assist dentist with diagnostic, preventative, general, orthodontic Endodontic and surgical procedures.

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• Educate patients about proper oral hygiene and prevention of den

• Discussed preoperative and postoperative care.

Assist Front Office with Front Desk duties for Example Phones, Scheduling, Insurance filing

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• 40 hours per week

EDUCATION UAMS, Little Rock, AR

• X-ray course

• Nitrous Oxide Course

• Coronal Polishing Course

Hinds Community school, Jackson, MS

Certification in Radiology

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