Asabonga Vinindwa

I am a Registered Dental Assistant with four years experience specialising in intra-oral techniques, patient care, dentistry. A strong background in providing administrative and medical support to dental teams to ensure patient safety and satisfaction. Also specializing in oral hygiene, dental surgical procedures, communication, and infection prevention. A strong history of educating patients on dental care best practices to promote long-term oral health.

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Dental Assistant (Prostho) - Ian Grundlingh Prosthodontist - Nuweland, Western Cape

(2025-08)

Assisting in prosthodontic procedures

• Crown and bridge preparations
• Denture fittings and adjustments
• Implant procedures
• Veneer and inlay/onlay appointments
• Provide chairside suction, instrument passing, and retraction
• Maintain infection control and sterilize instruments
• Take digital or traditional dental impressions
• Perform digital intraoral scans (3Shape)
• Take dental radiographs (X-rays), including CBCT

Dental Assistant/Receptionist - Cape Dentists - Cape Town, Western Cape

(2024-03 - 2025-03)

• Oversee daily operations of the practice, including managing patient flow, scheduling appointments, and managing inventory
• Assist in the dental room
• Deal with administrative tasks daily
• Manage medical aid submissions and claims

Dental Assistant - Kromboom Dental Centre - Cape Town, Western Cape

(2023-10 - 2024-01)

• Taking X-rays
• Assisted dental staff with patient care, including chairside duties and intraoral procedures
• Prepared treatment rooms, sterilized instruments and ensured cleanliness of treatment area
• Greeted and prepared patients for dental examination and treatment
• Assisted dentist during examinations, treatments and surgeries
• Collected patient medical histories, vital signs and dental records

Dental Assistant/Agent - Dash BPO - Cape Town, Western Cape

(2023-07 - 2023-10)

• Provided excellent customer service to patients in need of dental care
• Educated patients on proper oral hygiene, brushing, and flossing techniques
• Assisted with administrative duties such as filing and answering telephones
• Handled inquiries from patients and answered any questions they had about dental care

Dental Assistant (Ortho) - Dental and Ortho Studios - Cape Town, Western Cape

(2022-06 - 2023-07)

• Assisted dental staff with patient care, including chairside duties and intraoral procedures
• Prepared treatment rooms, sterilized instruments and ensured cleanliness of treatment area
• Greeted and prepared patients for dental examination and treatment
• Assisted dentist during examinations, treatments and surgeries
• Collected patient medical histories, vital signs and dental records
• Educated patients on oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases
• Maintained dental charts and patient records
• Placed orders for dental supplies and equipment

Customer Service Agent - CITY SIGHTSEEING CAPE TOWN - Paardeneiland, Western Cape

(2018-11 - 2022-04)

• Customer Assistant
• Hostess

Higher Certificate - Dental Assistant - Cape Peninsula University of Technology (2021-01 - 2021-11)

Matric - High school - Leap science and math scho (2015-01 - 2019-11)