Lead Registered Dental Assistant - OPSAM Health Dental - 2835 Highland Ave Ste A National City CA 91950
(2024-07)
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and high-quality patient care.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Dental Assistant - Dr. David B. Littlefield DDS - Chula Vista, CA
(2024-04 - 2024-07)
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists' evaluations.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Dental Assistant - Affinity Dental of Hillcrest - San Diego, CA
(2015-02 - 2024-04)
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists' evaluations.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Streamlined digital x-ray processing, reducing wait time for diagnosis and treatment planning.
Hospital Corpsman Dental Assistant - US Navy Reserves - San Diego, CA
(2014-05 - 2021-09)
- Maintained detailed records of patients' medical histories, exam findings, and treatment plans to facilitate efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Monitored vital signs and documented temperature, pulse and blood pressure to assess patient condition.
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
- Assisted in medical examinations, treatments and procedures for diverse conditions and patient populations.
- Performed as Work Center Supervisor delegating both active duty and civilian personnel to assist Dental Officers in processing Marine recruits during their boot camp period.
