Dental Assistant Resume Sample

CERTIFICATION DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) - 2015 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SMILEY S DENTAL CLINIC Orlando, FL Certified Dental Assistant May 2015 Present Prepare 15 patients daily to undergo dental procedures, and assist dentist with sterilizing or disinfect instruments, setting up instrument trays, and preparing materials Expose intraoral dental diagnostic x-rays in accordance with all guidelines to ensure patient safety Take and record patient medical and dental histories and vital signs, and record treatment information in patient records with 100 accuracy Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist and instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs with a friendly and engaging demeanor Monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory and make orders, achieving 5 reduction in expenses by discovering new suppliers SUNSHINE DENTAL West Haven, CT Registered Dental Assistant Apr 2012 May 2015 Scheduled appointments and send reminders using Appointy scheduling software, and fill in insurance documents, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services Made preliminary impressions and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts, and mastered pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts Fabricated and fit orthodontic appliances for patients, including bands, wires, and retainers Cleaned teeth with dental instruments and finished with applications of fluoride Assist in the management of dental and medical emergencies with professionalism and calm EDUCATION TRIDENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE Hartford, CT Dental Assistant Associate Degree, 2012 ADDITIONAL SKILLS Software: Henry Schein Dentrix software MS Office Tools: Dental dams Dental forceps Dental hand pieces Orthodontic pliers Steam autoclaves Personality: Excellent bedside manner.