| Candidate Information | | Title | Dental Assistant Patient Care | | Target Location | US-FL-Hallandale Beach | | Phone | Available with paid plan |
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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateMELANIEDOUGLASMelaniedouglasStreet Address @gmail.comPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEHallandale Street Address
Online Digital ResumeSkilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Resourceful Dental Assistant with Two years of expertise using teamwork and communication to drive outstanding patient care. Efficient when prepping exam rooms using standard infection control procedures. Dedicated Dental professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance theorganizational brand.PROFESSIONAL SUMMARYTemp Agency - Dental AssistantHollywood, FL 01/2023 - CurrentWORK HISTORYCleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment,straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed forprocedures.Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.SKILLSPostoperative CareInstructions Patient Flow Management Customer ServiceAdvising and EducatingPatients Cleaning and SanitizingTaking Medical and DentalHistories Treatment Planning Oral Hygiene Techniques Relationship Building Patient Care Standards Supply OrderingTeamwork andCollaboration Medical ChartingOrganization andPrioritization Dental RadiographyCrown and BridgeConstruction Fluoride Treatments Sealant Application Addressing Patient InquiriesAppliance Fitting andAdjustment Denture Adjustment Surgical Extractions Autoclave Operation Data Verification Paralleling Techniques Records Management Data Entry Henry Schein DentrixPeriodontics andEndodontics Oral Surgery Scaling and Root Planing Personable Communication Emergency Dental Care Detail-OrientedDisinfection andSterilizationTreatment RoomPreparation Instrument Tray Preparation Advising Patients Procedure Support Radiation Protection Preliminary ImpressionsHallandale High SchoolHallandale, Floridaand AwardsHallandaleScholarship and Women ofTomorrow ScholarshipConcorde Career InstituteEDUCATIONEmergency Dental Care - Dental Assistant08/2021 - CurrentExplained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgicalinstructions and post-surgical care.Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.Made preliminary impressions for study casts andocclusal registrations for mounting study casts.Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.Prepared patient X-rays and images for review bydentist.Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies with prompt patient scheduling and surgical support.Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.Miramar 08/2021Expanded Duties : Dentistry(Pre-Dentistry)Concorde Career InstituteMiramar 08/2021Dental Radiology : Dentistry(Pre-Dentistry)Concorde Career InstituteMiramar, FL 08/2021CPR Certification : DentalAssisting Dean's List 2021Completed professionaldevelopment in DentistryContinuing education inDental HygieneAwarded perfectattendanceCPR RADIOLOGY (PendingFlorida License for Radiology(application after graduation)EFDACERTIFICATIONSScheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.Verified proper operation of dental equipment bycompleting preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.Prepared and positioned patients for procedures,clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.Booked patient appointments and managed treatmentdetails using MS Excel and industry-standard registration software.Provided diagnostic information by exposing anddeveloping radiographic studies.Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.Educated patients on postoperative care and bestpractices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.Assisted dentist with paperwork and billing protocol for both routine and less common procedures.Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed forprocedures. Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical The Dental Place Of Tamarac - Dental AssistantTamarac 01/2023 - 07/2023instructions and post-surgical care.Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for patient procedures daily.Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures.Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns and sealants.Staged tray for procedures by arranging dentalinstruments and equipment.Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment,straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily. Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review. Created dental impressions used for diagnostics,opposing models and study casts to make crowns,bridges, and other dental prosthetics.Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns. Recorded patients' health histories, documented current Aventura Dental Excellence - Dental AssistantAventura, Florida 02/2022 - 09/2022symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment,straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.Created dental impressions used for diagnostics,opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures.Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.Prepared patient X-rays and images for review bydentist.LANGUAGESSpanishNative or Bilingual |
