Dental Assistant Resume Sample

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 upall 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????

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????