• Prepare patient, sterilize instruments and clean operatories, set up instrument kits for patient treatment, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.  
• Communicating with team members to increase production and efficiency.
• Contacting patients by phone for appointment confirmation.
• Record clinical treatment notes in patient records.
• Maintain patient records and personal information.

• Provided assistance in dental procedures to dental surgeons and orthodontists on duty 
• Sterilized instruments required for procedures and ensures clinic cleanliness comply with hygiene standards 
• Performed X-ray procedures for patient assessment and treatment planning 
• Demonstrated clear and effective communication with patients in front-desk reception duties – patient registration, appointment booking, explanation of treatment details and inquiries to patients and simple counter cashiering duties 
• Exhibit excellent multi-tasking abilities to ensure procedures run smoothly and in a timely manner to keep appointments within their designated timings 

• Set up operators for procedures
• 4-handed dentistry
• Tray set-up, break-down, and sterilization of instruments
• Expertly document and chart procedures
• Skilled working with special needs patients
• Execute radiographs

• Take Dental impressions and prepare lab cases
• Assisted Dentist in E4D scans and Crown and Bridge treatments
• Assisted Dentist and Dental Therapist in GIC and composite Restoratives
• Monitored dental supplies and equipment inventory

• Assisted multiple dentists in all general dentistry
• Assisted oral surgery, post op instruction
• Tray set up, quickly turned over operations to maintain fast patient flow
• Denture adjustments, temporary dental liners, packed cord, temporary fillings, temporary crowns, suture removal
• Xrays, treatment planning

• Preparing patients, sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting the dentist during dental procedures.
• Monitoring dental supplies and equipment inventory and making orders. 
• Take and record patient medical and dental histories and record treatment information in patients’ records. 
• Scheduling appointments and answering the phone. 

• Record and review patient medical histories. Crossed trained to help the front desk, back office, and was also the assistant to the Office Manager.
• Schedule appointments, prepare and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, manually or using computer, as well as being the assistant not only to the dentist, but also the manager.
• Take and record medical and dental histories of the patient.
• Pouring dental stone to the impression.

• Take x-rays on patients 
• Take impressions
• Adjust on dentures and partials
• Help with sterilization

• Restorative Chair side assisting, Resin, Temporaries, Dentures, Bite Appliances etc.
• IV sedation assisting.
• Chair side Assisting in Implants and Oral Surgery.
• Responsible for communicating home care and post care instructions.

• Scheduling and verifying insurance eligibility.  
• Assist the doctor with the surgeries.
• Welcome the patients to the office.
• Clean up rooms after treatment.

• Assist doctor with procedures such as, extractions, crowns, root canal therapy, implants, and dentures.
• Monitoring of concious sedation.
• Digital radiograph. 
• Laboratory work (taking impressions, pour diagnostis models)
• Photographs for orthodontic use.
• Sterilization and maintenance of dental equipment.
• Facilitator of patient flow.

• Sterilized room and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
• Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment. 
•  Greet people as they come into the office.
• Take and process payments.

• Walk patient into procedure room, get to know patient and meet their needs.
• Take Radiograph films, digital and processed.
• Use Dentrix-Write SOAP notes, document treatment of patient, document treatment plans.
• Chairside assist Dentist. 
• Laboratory skills include taking impressions with alginate, pouring up impressions, trimming and mounting models. Presenting models to patients. 
• Calling patients to make sure their visit went planned and needs were met. 
• Using professionalism with patients and staff. 

• Helped Dr complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
• Assisted dentists by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
• Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetic.
• Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
• Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
• Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning inter oral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
• Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies by

• Schedule appointments using the computer.
• Taking Xrays as well as cleaning and prepping the dental room for the next patient
• Attending to the front desk to greet and book appointments
• Using tools to clean the equipment used such as the Sterilizer

• Assisted Dr with oral exams by taking a PANO and a FMX on each patient and designed appropriate treatment plans with recommended treatment. 
• Routinely assisted Dr with amalgam/composite restorations, root canals, and crown/bridge on adults.  
• Performed prophys and sealants on children and assisted with extractions, pulpotomies and stainless steel crowns on children.
• Documented clear, precise and organized dental records and reports, as well as deliver preoperative and postoperative care following treatment.
• Consistently followed all protocols regarding quality assurance, biohazards and infection control.

• i used to collect information about patient , using clinical interviews, filled clinic history using observational and interrogation techniques and other assessment methods.
• Answer patient call , schedule appointments, organize an agenda.
•  Answer patient questions, complaints and suggestions.
• Teach proper brushing  techniques oral hygiene.

• Report to several locations in a timely manner to ensure staffing for the day.
• Adhere to multiple offices and their policies and procedures.
• Ensure delivery of dental appliances and instruction on care.
• Light reception duties, including patient recall, making appointments, verifying insurance, filing and scanning records in database.
• Maintain supplies and orders for office needs.

• Performing office management task and communicating with suppliers.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing a related result as needed.
• Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for the examinations and procedures.
• Sharpened and sterilized dental instrument 

• Assisted the dentist during invasive dental procedures.
• Developed x-rays and sterilized dental instruments.
• Translated care to Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole and Spanish speaking patients.
• Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.

• Prepared dental material like cements, amalgam,composite and impression materials.
• Developed and mounted x-rays according to the type of procedures.
• Specialized in assisting of Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry and Prosthodontics.
• Performed four-handed  chair side assisting duties.

• Sterilized and prepared instruments and materials for dental procedures
• Chairside assisting with dentist during all procedures
• Performed and processed dental x-rays
• Patient chart documentation

• Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids and mixing materials. 
• Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, including placing napkins and patient safety devices.
• Provided patient education on dental hygiene and pre- and post-surgical care.
• Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol.
• Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures. 
• Took impressions for retainers and appliances.
• Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies when necessary.

• Prepare patients for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
•  Expose and developing radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
• Set up trays for procedures needed
• Take Impressions and Pour models

• Record treatment information in patient records (learnt with paper documents not computer document)
• Assist dentist in dental emergencies.
• Taken phone calls. 
• Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.  

• Trained on the job, set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.
• Successfully assisted the dentist by practicing four- handed dentistry and other chair side duties.
• Completely prepared dental materials including cements and composites.
• Completed patient paperwork , and accurately recorded findings on paper chart.
• Educated patients about oral hygiene and demonstrated oral hygiene measures. 
• Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfection protocol.
• Maintained dental supplies, routinely completed inventory, and restocked supplies. 

• Prepared and assist in dental procedures such as crowns, fillings, and cleanings
• Acquired x-rays (Ortho2 Edge Imaging)
• Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments
• Placed supply orders and accounted for all inventory.

• Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services
•  complete insurance forms, and maintain records by using computer.
•  Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
•  welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.

• Worked chair side assisting one doctor and three hygienists in a general dentistry setting while making patients feel relaxed as possible and preparing them for treatment.
• Exposed and processed dental radiographs, maintained patient records, sterilized operatories and instruments.
• Enjoyed a fast paced environment with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Built a loyal patient following while watching families change and grow.
• Maintained a clean, sterile, and positive environment to maximize[ patient treatment acceptance and compliance.
• Assisted the front desk when needed.
• Cleaned and maintained equipment and instruments.

• Assist dentist and hygienists in oral surgery procedures 
• Assist with IV sedation 
• Evaluated patient’s readiness for procedure and provide pre/post-op instructions
• Prepared surgical area with necessary equipment while maintaining sterilization
• Regularly attended dental society and treatment team meetings and in-service trainings to continuously learn about best practices