Dental Assistant
Idaho Springs, Colorado, United States
Mixed compounds for cleaning or filling teeth and prepared dental materials such as cements, amalgams, and composites.Assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.Worked closely with patients before, during, and after dental procedures.Set up examination rooms and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas according to sterilization and disinfection protocols.Assisted the dentist in managing medical or dental emergencies when necessary.Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and plaque control procedures.Mixed and took impressions, and poured stone models.Confirmed patient insurance benefits and checked claim statuses.Fabricated and seated temporary crowns.Took, developed, and mounted radiographs.Accurately recorded treatment information in patient records.Maintained proper universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times.Assisted in lining and adjusting dentures.Successfully completed OSHA, ADA, and HIPAA compliance trainings.Alerted staff when patients arrived and prepared records for the dentist's review.Politely answered phones, scheduled or confirmed office appointments, and surgeries.Placed fillings and sealants