Certified Dental Assistant Resume Samples

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B Hegmann
Benjamin
Hegmann
42065 Bartholome Manor
Dallas
TX
+1 (555) 523 1560
42065 Bartholome Manor
Dallas
TX
Phone
p +1 (555) 523 1560
Experience Experience
Houston, TX
Certified Dental Assistant
Houston, TX
Toy-Kling
Houston, TX
Certified Dental Assistant
  • REVIEW HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE with patient and notify provider of reported conditions that could effect treatment
  • Remove debris created during operative procedures with a vacuum device, compressed air, mouth washes, or water,
  • Assist in the placement or removal of a rubber dam,
  • ESTABLISH and MAINTAIN a CLEAR and CLEAN OPERATING FIELD
  • Apply topical anesthetic and desensitizing agents, as directed by the provider,
  • RESPOND TO MEDICAL EMERGENCY SITUATIONS consistent with established guidelines
  • CLEAN and STERILIZE and PROCESS INSTRUMENTS consistent with established guidelines
present
Philadelphia, PA
Certified Dental Assistant
Philadelphia, PA
Wyman LLC
present
Philadelphia, PA
Certified Dental Assistant
present
  • PERFORM THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS provided that the dentist is on the premises and the dentist checks the patient before and after the functions are performed
  • INFORM and ANSWER patient’s and/or parent’s questions regarding care and service provided as directed by provider
  • Assists with performing assessments and treatments
  • RECORD and/or VERIFY INFORMATION in the patient’s dental record according to established procedures
  • Train persons (patients) in techniques of oral hygiene and prevention of oral disease
  • IN SUPPORT of the practice of a dentist provider who is not an orthodontist
  • Train persons (patients) in techniques of oral hygiene and prevention of oral disease,
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Professionalism
Bachelor’s Degree in Professionalism
Colorado State University
Bachelor’s Degree in Professionalism
Skills Skills
  • Knowledge of basic CPR
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Able to provide infection control/sterilization in accordance with the industry standards
  • General knowledge of electronic patient record use and associated computer skills
  • Knowledge of chair-side assisting
  • Knowledge of aseptic techniques
  • Knowledge of head and neck anatomy & physiology
  • Able to conduct panoramic films, inventory, and routine maintenance on equipment
  • Knowledge of Dental Radiology
  • Knowledge of Standard Precautions
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2 Certified Dental Assistant resume templates

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Certified Dental Assistant Resume Examples & Samples

  • Certified Dental Assistant, licensed or in process of licensure by the State of New York
  • Knowledge of orthodontic procedures/terminology and all related instruments and equipment
  • Able to provide infection control/sterilization in accordance with the industry standards
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Certified Dental Assistant Resume Examples & Samples

  • 1+ year of experience as a Chairside Dental Assistant
  • Completion of a Certified Dental Assisting Program
  • Able to conduct panoramic films, inventory, and routine maintenance on equipment
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Certified Dental Assistant Resume Examples & Samples

  • Remove debris created during operative procedures with a vacuum device, compressed air, mouth washes, or water
  • Dry root canals with paper points
  • Polish the coronal surfaces of teeth when a dentist or hygienist has determined teeth are free of calculus
  • Place films (dental radiographs), adjust equipment preparatory to exposing films, & expose films
  • Remove fixed orthodontic appliances
  • Greet, introduce self to, & inform patient of general treatment to be provided & provider to be seen consistent with established KP behavioral guidelines
  • Promote patient's emotional comfort by gaining rapport, instilling confidence & promoting tranquility
  • Anticipate needs of provider in the delivery of patient care & service
  • Communicate information important to maintaining the proper scheduling & flow of patients consistent with information recorded in the patient's dental record
  • Current Oregon Certificate of Dental Radiological Proficiency upon hire
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers within ninety (90) days of hire date
  • Demonstrated competence in four-handed dentistry technique
  • Final candidate is required to pass a clinical pre-employment skills test
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Certified Dental Assistant Resume Examples & Samples

  • PERFORM ALL OF THE DUTIES permitted a dental assistant consistent w/ the individual’s training & in the presence of or under the observation of a licensed provider as referenced in State Dental Practice Act & the related Admin Rules. These duties to include
  • Retract a patient’s cheek, tongue, or other tissue during an operation
  • Remove debris created during operative procedures w/a vacuum device, compressed air, mouth washes, or water
  • Dry root canals w/paper points
  • Polish the coronal surfaces of teeth when a dentist has determined teeth are free of calculus
  • IN SUPPORT of the practice of a dentist provider who is not an orthodontist
  • Remove supra-gingival orthodontic bracket bonding material w/a hand piece that does not exceed 25,000 revolutions per minute
  • ORGANIZE patient’s dental record consistent w/established guidelines, confirm its availability & assure that it is in order & ready for provider’s use at the time care & srv is to be provided
  • GREET, INTRODUCE SELF TO, & INFORM PATIENT of general treatment to be provided & provider to be seen consistent w/established KP Behavioral Guidelines
  • REVIEW HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE w/patient & notify provider of reported conditions that could effect treatment
  • PROMOTE patient’s emotional comfort by gaining rapport, instilling confidence & promoting tranquility
  • INFORM & ANSWER patient’s &/or parent’s questions regarding care & srv provided as directed by provider
  • ANTICIPATE NEEDS of provider in the delivery of patient care & srv
  • COMMUNICATE INFO important to maintaining the proper scheduling & flow of patients consistent w/info recorded in the patient’s dental record
  • PREPARE, ORGANIZE, ARRANGE & PASS DENTAL INSTRUMENTS, SUPPLIES & MATERIALS as requested by the provider & required by established guidelines
  • ESTABLISH & MAINTAIN a CLEAR & CLEAN OPERATING FIELD
  • RECORD &/or VERIFY INFO in the patient’s dental record according to established procedures
  • RECORD &/or VERIFY ALL PATIENT CARE & SRV RELATED INFO on all necessary forms & documents consistent w/established guidelines & in a manner that accurately reflects the info documented in the patient’s dental record
  • AS REQUIRED IN SUPPORT OF DIRECT PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES, ENTER, RETRIEVE & TRANSMIT PATIENT CARE & SRV RELATED INFO via the Program’s automated patient & provider scheduling system (TEAM), consistent w/established guidelines & training
  • RESPOND TO MEDICAL EMERGENCY SITUATIONS consistent w/established guidelines
  • EXPOSE & PROCESS DENTAL RADIOGRAPHS as required consistent w/established guidelines & radiology equipment use specifications
  • TAKE PATIENT’S BLOOD PRESSURE & ACCURATELY RECORD in patient’s dental record
  • CLEAN & STERILIZE & PROCESS INSTRUMENTS consistent w/established guidelines
  • MAINTAIN CLEAN, ORDERLY, WELL ORGANIZED & SUPPLIED WORK ENVIRONMENT, including assigned operatory, laboratory & instrument processing areas, consistent w/established infection control
  • ASSURE PROPER HANDLING OF ALL MATERIALS in accordance w/Hazard Communication Program & Infection Control Guidelines
  • ASSURE PROPER FUNCTIONING OF EQUIPMENT through the periodic completion of established preventive maintenance procedures such as cleaning & oiling, & reporting non-functioning, damaged, etc. equipment to office Mrg or supervisor in a timely manner
  • PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED by the office Mrg or supervisory personnel that are consistent w/ the individual’s training & experience IN AN ACTIVE & COOPERATIVE MANNER
  • ACT IN CONFORMANCE w/established program policies, procedures, guidelines & protocols, the Admin Rules of the State Board of Dentistry, the State Dental Practice Act & any other laws & regulations that govern the role & responsibilities of the dental assistant & satisfactorily maintain the established qualifications for selection towards this position
  • PERFORM THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS provided that the dentist is on the premises & the dentist checks the patient before & after the functions are performed
  • Place matrix retainers for alloy & composite restorations
  • Diagnostic models
  • Counter & opposing models
  • Fabrication of temporary restorations
  • Intra-oral bite registration for study model articulation
  • Place & remove a rubber dam
  • ASSIST IN MONITORING PATIENTS that are being administered nitrous oxide consistent w/established guidelines
  • Other duties appropriate for RDA as authorized by Washington State Quality Assurance Commission rules & regulations
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Certified Dental Assistant Resume Examples & Samples

  • Removal of sutures and post-extraction and periodontal dressings,
  • Polish the coronal surfaces of teeth when a dentist has determined teeth are free of calculus,
  • COMMUNICATE INFORMATION important to maintaining the proper scheduling and flow of patients consistent with information recorded in the patient’s dental record
  • RESPOND TO MEDICAL EMERGENCY SITUATIONS consistent with established guidelines
  • Place matrix retainers for alloy and composite restorations
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Certified Dental Assistant Resume Examples & Samples

  • Performs diagnostic radiographs
  • Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned
  • Maintains dental equipment and medical supplies, including sterilizing instruments, reordering, stocking, cleaning and troubleshooting
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Certified Dental Assistant Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ability to provide compassionate care to patients and educate them in post visit and post procedure care
  • Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations
  • Ability to conduct a brief oral exam and take appropriate x-rays
  • Must have basic computer efficiencies and the ability to learn software systems
  • Ability to take impressions, bite registrations, and fabricate models for specific procedures
  • Knowledge of Standard Precautions
  • Knowledge of Dental Radiology
  • Knowledge of head and neck anatomy & physiology
  • Knowledge of chair-side assisting
  • Knowledge of basic CPR
  • At least 1 year of dental assisting experience preferred
  • Previous experience with dental practice management, electronic charting, and digital radiography systems preferred