Dental Assistant
4201 Calalona Court, Columbus, Ohio 43------------ P------------
Patricia Sharpey
Objective skilled and energetic Dental Assistant seeking employment at dental facility: bringing outstanding
personality, great communication skills, and excellent dental care capability; ready to provide
effective chair-side support to dentist, and to fully maximize the efficiency of the facility,
Professional Great Expressions Dental Centers. Dental Assistant - April 2012-Present
Highlights .
Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
? Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping
patient.
? Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
? Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area;
positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
? Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the
patient's mouth.
? Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies;
pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
? Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary
restorations: cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
? Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification,
emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
? Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
? Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
? Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information
confidential.
? Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and
regulations.
? Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance
requirements: following manufacturer's instructions: troubleshooting malfunctions; calling
for repairs: maintaining equipment inventories: evaluating new equipment and
techniques.
? Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level;
anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying
receipt of supplies.
? Train Dental Assistants who are currently completing dental school.
Skills : Dental Health Maintenance
Performing Diagnostic Procedures
Employment
History
Education
References
? Use of Dental Technology
? Infection Control
? Patient Services
? Use of Medical Technologies
? Health Promotion and Maintenance
? Attention to Details
? Interpersonal Skills
? Listening Skills
Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental, Elyria, OH
Ware Family Dental, Grenada. MS
Sept 2007-Sept 2010
Jul 2006-Aug 2007
Dental Assisting Apollo School of Dental Careers, 1990 Portland, OR
Available upon request.
4201 Calalona Court, Columbus, Ohio 43------------ P------------
Patricia Sharpey
Objective skilled and energetic Dental Assistant seeking employment at dental facility: bringing outstanding
personality, great communication skills, and excellent dental care capability; ready to provide
effective chair-side support to dentist, and to fully maximize the efficiency of the facility,
Professional Great Expressions Dental Centers. Dental Assistant - April 2012-Present
Highlights .
Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
? Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping
patient.
? Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
? Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area;
positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
? Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the
patient's mouth.
? Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies;
pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
? Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary
restorations: cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
? Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification,
emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
? Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
? Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
? Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information
confidential.
? Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and
regulations.
? Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance
requirements: following manufacturer's instructions: troubleshooting malfunctions; calling
for repairs: maintaining equipment inventories: evaluating new equipment and
techniques.
? Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level;
anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying
receipt of supplies.
? Train Dental Assistants who are currently completing dental school.
Skills : Dental Health Maintenance
Performing Diagnostic Procedures
Employment
History
Education
References
? Use of Dental Technology
? Infection Control
? Patient Services
? Use of Medical Technologies
? Health Promotion and Maintenance
? Attention to Details
? Interpersonal Skills
? Listening Skills
Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental, Elyria, OH
Ware Family Dental, Grenada. MS
Sept 2007-Sept 2010
Jul 2006-Aug 2007
Dental Assisting Apollo School of Dental Careers, 1990 Portland, OR
Available upon request.