Charity Founds
Ocean Springs
Summary
Dynamic Lead Dental Assistant with proven expertise in restorative dentistry and exceptional patient care, honed at Leaf River Dental. Excelled in dental radiography and infection control, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in building rapport, demonstrated through successful patient education and team collaboration. Mastery in sterilization techniques and patient assessments showcases a comprehensive skill set essential for high-caliber dental support.
Reliable Dental Assistant with two years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with four-hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Leaf River Dental
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Typed patient data into computer system using Dentrix while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Educated patients on pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Sales Associate
Petal Drug Company
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Education
High School Diploma -
Petal High School
Petal05-2019
Skills
- Restorative dentistry
- Dental radiography
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient charting
- Exam room setups
- Patient assessments
- Endodontic procedures
- Appointment scheduling
- Four-handed procedures
- Nitrous oxide administration
- Sterilization techniques
- Instrument preparation
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Leaf River Dental
08.2022 - 01.2025
Sales Associate
Petal Drug Company
09.2019 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Petal High School
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