Compassionate and driven dental assistant with certifications and experience in x-ray procedures. Excellent administrative assistant skills with expertise in dental hygeine education and equipment maintenance.
Work Experience
Dental Assistant, Smith's Dental Clinic
Portland, OR • June 2017 — Present
Processed x rays and completed lab tasks
Assisted customers with billing and payment plans
Advised patients in proper oral hygiene
Organized patient and dental records by alphabetical order
Took x-rays of patients’ teeth using Gendex Orthoralix and Aribex x-ray technologies
Prepared materials for crowns and dental impressions
Communicated with suppliers to order materials like toothbrushes and floss
Ensured cabinets are stocked with dental materials
Cleaned and maintained dental equipment
Provided postoperative instructions to patients as directed by the dentist
Maintained patient confidence and protected operations by keeping information confidential
Assisted with dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory
Dental Assistant, Fivebridge
Portland, OR • January 2011 — May 2017
Prepared work area for treatments and procedures
Sterilized dental instruments
Assisted dentist with procedures such as crowns and braces
Scheduled appointments
Handed instruments to dentists during procedures
Dried patients’ mouths using suction hoses and other equipment
Recorded and inform doctor of patients’ medical history
Monitored patients’ blood pressures and pulses during procedures
Documented procedures and refresh dentist before follow-up appointments
Instructed patients about appropriate oral hygiene strategies in order to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
Performed office management and administrative tasks
Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
Provided customer service by answering phones and emails
Volunteer, Crest Clinics
Portland, OR • May 2010 — Present
Volunteered at free clinic 3 Sundays a month
Educated low-income and homeless individuals with dental hygiene information
Assorted and distributed free toothbrushes and toothpaste
Demonstrated proper brushing and flossing techniques