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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.

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