Becoming a Dental Hygienist
Crystal Cluff
Dental Assistant
Summary
Reliable Dental Assistant with five years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, prophy's and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Dental Assistant
USN
Rota
05.2017 - Current
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Acted as a team leader for sterilization process by delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Answered constant flow of patient calls with minimal wait times.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Prophylaxis Technician
USN
Norfolk, Virginia
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Carried out dental prophylaxis cleaning services, with minimal supervision, for two years.
- Polished patients' teeth to remove surface stains.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Applied foam or topical fluoride to patients' teeth after care.
- Leading prophylaxis technician while stationed on USS George. W. Bush.
- Personally trained new technicians on prophylaxis cleanings by creating slideshows and physical demonstration.
- Monitored and updated my own hygiene schedule by rescheduling appointments and scheduling new appointments.
Education
No Degree - Health Science
American Public University
07.2022 - Current
Skills
Dental chair-side assisting
Interests
Timeline
No Degree - Health Science
American Public University
07.2022 - Current
Prophylaxis Technician
USN
01.2019 - 03.2021
Dental Assistant
USN
05.2017 - Current
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