Motivated and driven Dental Assistant with proven expertise in complex dental procedures and patient care at South Hills Dental Arts. Excelled in dental impressions and radiography, enhancing treatment outcomes. Skilled in equipment sterilization and stress management, ensuring optimal operational efficiency and patient satisfaction. Collaborated effectively with dental teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
South Hills Dental Arts
Upper St Clair, Sewickley, Crafton, Ingram
01.2022 - Current
Assisted dentists with complex procedures and surgeries such as All on X and implant placements to ensure optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
Assisted dentist with primary procedures such as crowns, fillings, extractions, ortho and TMJ.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
Collaborated with dental team to develop treatment plans, ensuring patient needs were met comprehensively.
Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
Conducted inventory management to maintain essential supplies, avoiding procedural delays.
Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
Office Assistant/ Biochemistry Lab Assistant
Indiana University of PA
Indiana, PA
09.2018 - 05.2021
Accepting inbound calls to assist students
Keeping accurate records for students
Preparing chemical solutions used for laboratory
Cleaning and sterilizing equipment
Assisting in laboratory equipment such as spectrometers
Maintaining accurate inventory of chemicals and equipment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences/ Pre-Dental
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
05-2021
Skills
Cross-training capabilities
Dental impressions
Equipment sterilization
Patient education
Stress management techniques
Certification
OSHA Certified
CPR/AED Certification
Zoom Whitening
Timeline
Dental Assistant
South Hills Dental Arts
01.2022 - Current
Office Assistant/ Biochemistry Lab Assistant
Indiana University of PA
09.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences/ Pre-Dental