Skilled Dental Assistant, offering excellent clinical and customer relations skills; display a warm, friendly demeanor and
gentle touch during all dental procedures, earning consistent praise from patients and employers. Efficient and precise
in chair-side dental assisting
PROFILE SUMMARY
Extensive experience of XX years in preparing patients for dental work; helping with infection control by sterilizing
and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures;
assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary
Skilled in assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary; providing great patient care; recording
treatment information in patient records; exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray
equipment; giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
Adept in collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs; providing postoperative
instructions as directed by the dentist; forming preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for
mounting study casts; ordering dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment inventory
Proficient in fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions; experience in
assisting with direct patient care, routine laboratory functions and patient record and office management; sound
knowledge of clinical procedures and dental/ medical terminology
Special expertise in patient management and making patients of all ages feel as relaxed and comfortable as
possible, relieving any anxiety or tension they might have. Skilled working with handicapped and other special
needs patients
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Since MM YY | XYZ Ltd, Delhi | Dental Assistant
Key Result Areas:
Expose and process dental X-rays; maintain patient records and lab equipment; sterilize instruments; assist office
manager with patient scheduling, billing and insurance claims
Educate patients on postoperative and general oral health care
Maintain clean, sterile and positive environments optimizing patient comfort and safety
Built a loyal patient following; frequently requested by patients to serve as their dental assistant
Maintain patient dental charts including periodontal charting and documentation of medical histories
Essential team member providing patients with nutritional advice and self-care programs for oral health
Perform oral prophylaxis; remove plaque calculus deposits and stains to clean teeth and gums
Sterilize all dental instruments and medical equipment
Organize and sets up all dental instruments needed by the dentist for the operations
Assist the dentist during procedure by handing correct instrument
Take X-rays of patient’s teeth; take impressions of patient’s teeth to make dentures
Apply suction and swabs to keep patient’s mouth clear and dry during the procedure
Administer topical anesthesia to patients; remove stitches; make temporary crowns; organize patient records
Take phone inquiries; schedule dental appointments; obtain patient’s medical history
Prepare statements of account; order medical supplies
Key Highlights:
Any existing systems/ processes streamlined???? Results obtained????
Major assignments handled????
Any unique initiative taken to improve customer satisfaction level???? Any major accounts/clients handled???
Awards/appreciation letters received???? Other relevant achievements????
MM YY – MM YY | ABCD Ltd, Delhi | Dental Assistant
Key Result Areas:
Welcomed customers in the dental office
Prepared customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Selected instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilized instruments according to regulations; assisted the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Provided oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Kept the dental room clean and well-stocked; scheduled appointments
Maintained accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Key Highlights:
Any existing systems/ processes streamlined???? Results obtained????
Major assignments handled????
Any unique initiative taken to improve customer satisfaction level???? Any major accounts/clients handled???
Awards/appreciation letters received???? Other relevant achievements????
EDUCATION
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BDS from ABC College, Delhi
TECHNICAL PURVIEW
MS Office – Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Internet Applications
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 01st October 1981 | Languages Known: English & Hindi
