Dental assistant
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Performed basic administrative duties such as answering calls, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, processing payments, and filing documents. Assisted dentists and dental hygienists in various treatment procedures such as composite restorations, bridge/crown/veneers, root canals, surgical tooth extraction, implants, dentures by utilizing four-handed dentistry techniques.

• Established aseptic techniques for sterility and cleanliness optimizing patient comfort and safety as per OSHA regulations.
• Educated children and adults for cultivating good eating habits ensuring a lifetime of good oral health.
• Operated Digital X-ray and Panoramic X-ray machines, sterilized instruments, maintain lab equipment. and counseled patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Prepared patients for treatment while ensuring patients feel extremely comfortable and safe during the treatment process.
• Trained new hires on the clinic’s dental processes and procedures.

Spearheaded conduction and documentation for various basic and advanced dental procedures over 3-year timeframe. Collaborated with senior dental surgeons and office staff on a routine basis.

• Prepped patients for and performed digital imaging procedures.
• Reviewed, documented, and relayed X-ray results to patients.
• Offered schedules and walk-in teeth cleaning procedures for facility patients.
• Supported dentists with root canal and tooth extraction processes.
• Facilitated medication refills in person and over the phone.

Maintained 100% patient confidentiality during 4-year tenure with dentist office. Communicated with patients and maintained accurate reports.

• Conducted patient interviews and preliminary examinations.
• Collaborated with dental surgeons to interpret and document X-ray results.
• Championed HIPAA regulations and took care when discussing or documenting sensitive patient information.
• Established and maintained effective patient relationships.