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Empathetic Dental Assistant with over 8 years of experience, equipped with a proven ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility to accommodate various patient, dentist, and equipment demands in a fast-paced environment. Knowledgeable and self-motivated with a willlingness to work diligently to achieve personal and team goals. Personable and dependable with a knack for building lasting rapport with patients.
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Dental Assistant
12/1/2010 to Current South Coast Smiles – London
- Team player tasked with new patient data collection and exam; chair-side assisting
- Perform oral prophylaxis; remove plaque, calculus deposits, and stains to clean teeth and gums
- Treat up to 12 patients – paediatric and geriatric – per shift
- Apply cavity-preventative agents, such as fluorides, pit, and fissure sealants to teeth
- Utilise VELscope cancer screening instrument to detect abnormalities and pathologies in oral tissues
- Maintain patient dental charts, including periodontal charting and documentation of medical histories
- Essential team member providing patients with nutritional advice and self-care programmes for oral health
Dental Assistant
6/1/2005 to 11/1/2010 Harrel Dentistry – London
- Implemented root planing and subgingival curettage under direction and supervision of dentist
- Administered alginate impressions and whitening tray/sports guard fabrication to tooth surfaces
- Prepared patients for exams by reviewing health historey, X-rays and explaining upcoming procedures
- Navigated a patient recall system to insure continuous, appropriate follow-up treatment for each patient
- Effective user of ABELDent and ADSTRA dental software
- Educated provider of proper oral hygiene techniques, which helped patients maintain oral health
- Completed periodontal charting for hygienists and assistants
Associate of Science : Dental Hygiene GCSE Oxnard College – Oxnard College, England
Affiliations
London Dental Assistant Association Member (CDAA)
College of Dental Hygiene of London Member (CDCO)
Dental Assistant Licence #55591393 – Dental Board of California Dental Hygiene Self Initiation Certification HARP Certified