CAREER HISTORY DENTAL ASSISTANT — January 2010 - present Employers name - Coventry Responsible for greeting patients, preparing them and assisting
the dentist during any dental procedures.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, a dental assistant works next to
a dentist during dental procedures and aids him in his work.
Highly motivated dental assistant looking for a challenging position at a dental facility requiring experience of preparing patients for dental appointments, assisting
the dentist during dental procedures and taking care of administrative functions of the office.
Assist
the dentist during dental procedures, handing instruments and materials to Dentist, keep patient's mouth dry and clear by using suction devices.
Greet and prepare patient, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, assist
dentist during dental procedures and sterilize instruments.
The work elements of a Dental Assistant refer to sterilizing and preparing the dental instruments for a dentist, performing x-ray for various patients, assisting
dentists during dental procedures, recording the patient's dental history or cleaning removable appliances.
The typical tasks of a certified dental assistant is to set up examination rooms and support
dentists during dental procedures, like performing root canals and filling cavities.
Not exact matches
Many expecting mamas think they need to avoid the
dentist entirely or only have
dental procedures done
during the second trimester.
And others, fearful of pain, simply avoid seeing the
dentist, according to a new study by Case Western Reserve University
dental researchers on when and how to use sedatives
during dental procedures.
We also offer digital
dental radiographs
during our
dental procedures, similar to the X-rays taken by your
dentist.
Assistants sometimes perform polishing, or explain proper
dental hygiene to patients, but most of their patient contact occurs working beside the
dentist during procedures that require an extra pair of hands.
During a
dental procedure, the assistant helps the
dentist, handing over materials and instruments and using suction to keep the patient's mouth dry.
To work as a chairside
dental assistant for «Mobil
Dental Center,» and help the
dentists in performing treatment and patients stay comfortable
during the
procedure.
Adept at following
dentist's instructions precisely
during dental procedures, and managing clinic material and office data.
Seek the Challenging Position of
Dental Assistant A highly talented
Dental Assistant with huge experience in preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, setting up instrument trays, and preparing the materials used in
dental procedures; keeping the patients mouth free of debris
during the
procedure; handing the
dentist the appropriate instruments; taking impressions; and taking x-rays.
• Prepare patients for
dental treatment and assist the
dentist during procedures.
They are trained in anticipating
dentists» needs
during dental procedures and are expected to be prepared at all times to assist them.
Less senior
dental assistant resumes may not have this kind experience to bring to the role, but at a minimum you should not leave off any of the following if you did them: sending reminder letters, mixing fillings, assisting the
dentist during procedures, surgery preparations work, greeting patients and making appointments.
A certified or registered
dental assistant is educated in infection control protocols, exposing and processing radiographs, providing patient education, assisting the
dentist during procedures, independently providing intra oral treatments, performing laboratory tasks and much more.
• Proficient in differentiating between different kinds of
dental instruments (you will pass instruments to the
dentist during a
procedure — make sure you know them all!).
Greeting patients and introducing patients to the
dental practice; seating patients in the treatment area; asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse; assisting the
dentist during a variety of treatment
procedures; teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; sterilization and preparation of instruments; taking impressions of teeth for study models; polishing clinical crowns; exposing and developing X-rays;
Responsibilities * Assist the
dentist during a variety of treatment
procedures * Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment * Take
dental radiographs (x-rays) * Manage infection control - prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment * Provide patients with instructions for oral care following all
dental treatment
procedures * Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health * Perform various office tasks as necessary Minimum Education and Experience *
Dental Assistant Certificate where state regulations specify * High School Diploma or equivalent
In addition, some
dental assistants and
dentists wear safety glasses or a face shield to avoid getting chemicals and debris in their eyes either when cleaning an instrument or
during a
dental procedure.
Whereas
dental assistants fill a primarily in administrative role with some patient interaction, hygienists work closely alongside the
dentist during intensive
procedures and in some cases are allowed to perform more routine
procedures, such as a teeth cleaning, without the assistance of the
dentist.
A
dental assistant's duties typically range from office to laboratory, covering tasks such as pulling patient files as well as handing the
dentists tools and suctioning the patient's mouth
during procedures.
The job of
dental assistant is not only on helping
dentist during the
procedures but also to ensure a pleasant experience for the patients.
The
dental assistant works under a
dentist's supervision to prepare equipment that will be used in dentistry
procedures, to ready patients for these
procedures, and to help the
dentist during these
procedures by passing instruments, holding the suction catheter in place, and generally anticipating the
dentist's needs.
Students will have the opportunity to learn about the latest
dental techniques and how to assist
dentists before and
during these
procedures.
Trainee
dental assistants learn their clinical skills by assisting the
dentist or
dentists during procedures, handing them instruments and providing suction to keep the
dentist's work area dry and clear.
Certified
dental assistants increase the efficiency of
dentists by preparing the patient for treatment, sterilizing
dental instruments, passing instruments to
dentists during a
procedure, taking and developing radiographs (x-rays), and taking impressions of patients» teeth.
I recently had to endure a
dental procedure, and when I was deciding what to do, I realized I had two options: 1 — go to my regular
dentist who had been trained in that
procedure during the past year; or 2 — have the
procedure done by a
dental surgeon who has been doing the
procedure daily for 20 + years.