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• Provided chair-side assistance during clinical treatments, alginate impressions, fabricated and cemented temporary crowns and bridges, and dental x-rays. Processed patient appointments, took patient vitals, charted, and processed patient records. Ensured proper execution of all OSHA, Dental Board, and WDS policies and procedures.• Executed general dental laboratory functions including sanitization of dental instruments, pouring molds, trim models, and mounted bite articulators. Fabricated custom impression trays from preliminary impressions.

• Responsibilities included working chair-side assisting family dentist with routine cleaning and specialized procedures, making patients feel as relaxed as possible and preparing them for treatment and educating them in regards to general oral health care and post-operative care.• Other routine duties included exposing and processed dental X-rays, and the sterilization of instruments and lab equipment. Maintained clean, sterile and positive environments optimizing patient comfort and safety.• Clerical duties detailed scheduling patient appointments, maintaining patient records, and processed billing and insurance claims. Built a loyal patient following; frequently requested by patients to serve as their dental assistant. Also proficient with Dentrix software.

• Performed general chair-side duties assisting the family dentist with routine cleaning and specialized procedures including, but not limited to root canals, crowns, bridges, and composites. Exposed and processed dental diagnostic x-rays. Also responsible for charting and maintaining patient records.