A Chairside Dental assistant helps with a variety of health care tasks from taking dental x-rays and caring for patients, and to help file records, and appointment scheduling. A well-drafted Chairside Dental assistant Resume indicates the following duties – preparing patients for dental work, helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials; and assisting with dental procedures; assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary; providing great patient care, recording treatment information in patient records; and caring for dental equipment, and ordering dental supplies and maintaining inventory.
Employers typically seek applicants with the following skills and abilities – experience in using computers for a variety of tasks; good written and verbal communication skills, consistent professional appearance and attitude, the ability to recognize and hand appropriate tools, and great patient care. An associate’s degree or a certification from an accredited dental assisting program and a Dental x-ray certification is considered mandatory.
Objective : Skilled, energetic professional with six years experience, seeking a Chairside Dental assistant position. Offers strong background in 4-handed dentistry, effective communication skills, and complete knowledge of dental treatment procedures to improve patients' satisfaction.
Skills : Administration of Local Anesthesia, Administration and monitoring of nitrous oxide, Excellent alginate impression , Experience with Intraoral cameras, Some experience with Softdent, Exacta, Opendent, Dentrix software.
Description :
Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials.
Prepared patients for dental health services and instruct them in appropriate post-dental treatment, diet and oral hygiene.
Prepared dental materials: cements, composite and impression materials.
Promptly followed all instructions from the dentist dealing with patient comfort.
Handled front desk operations.
Assisted with sales of high quality partials and dentures.
Monitored inventory, stocked all supplies, instruments and medications and ordering of said items.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelors Of Arts In General Studies
Chairside Dental assistant Resume
Summary : Friendly and enthusiastic Chairside Dental Assistant with 10 years of experience in Dentisty. Able to learn new tasks quickly and proficient in growing key patient relationships. Represent establishment with friendly, professional demeanor at all times.
Prepared patient, sterilized or disinfected instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.
Recorded treatment information in patient records.
Provided postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
Taken and recorded medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
Instructed patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
Fabricated temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
MS
Chairside Dental assistant Resume
Summary : Hardworking, organized, Chairside Dental assistant professional with a proven background delivering sensible business technology solutions on time and under budget while working as a team member or team leader.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Collections, Accounts Payable, Scheduling.
Description :
Assisted doctors chairside in endodontics, crown and bridge, restorative and cosmetic dentistry, taking and developing dental x-rays, taking dental impressions, pouring up of study models, ordering of supplies and inventory.
Cleanned and polished removable appliances.
Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Exposed, developed and mounted dental radiographs and maintained radiography machinery.
Assisted in all aspects of taking alginate impressions.
Made the patients feel at ease.
Produced correct instruments as requested by dentist.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
GED
Chairside Dental assistant Resume
Objective : Highly qualified Chairside Dental assistant with experience in the industry. Enjoy creative problem solving and getting exposure to multiple projects, and I would excel in the collaborative environment on which your company prides itself.
Skills : Planning Skills, Dentist.
Description :
Worked for a general dentist as a chairside assistant.
Prepared the treatment room for the patient to be comfortable and well informed about the procedure.
Prepared and sterilized the instruments.
Taken and developed x-rays.
Sterilized and disinfected instruments and equipment.
Assisted with four-handed dentistry.
Interacted with patients, collected and recorded patient data.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BS
Chairside Dental assistant Resume
Objective : To establish a long-term career in a company where I may utilize my Chairside Dental assistant professional skills and knowledge to be an effective Associate Program Manager and inspiration to those around me.
Skills : Planning Skills, Directing Skills.
Description :
Assisted the dentist.
Taken x-rays.
Ordered supplies.
Made appointments.
Worked in dentistry for a total of 25 years.
Earned my DA and CDA certificates.
Took directions well.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
AA In Dental Assisting
Chairside Dental assistant Resume
Headline : To secure a challenging and rewarding Chairside Dental assistant position that will allow me to utilize my current and previous business skills and implement my organizational abilities, in return for a challenging and rewarding work experience.
Skills : Social Networking, Management Skills, Customer Service.
Description :
Ordered supplies and assisted with various front office duties when needed.
Provided diligent dental assistance during chairside duties and assists with dental procedures including general restoration, endodontics, prosthodontics, oral maxilliofacial surgery and pediatric dentistry.
Demonstrated ability to prepare and mix dental filling materials, cements, alginate and hydrocolloid impressions, take and develop dental x-rays.
Administrated routine patient care and monitoring, including instrument and material setup and sterilization.
Produced radiographs and taking impressions.
Understood orthodontic instrumentation, bracket identification, and arch wire selection.
Kept the room sanitary.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelors Of Arts
Chairside Dental assistant Resume
Objective : Responsible for Performing chairside dental assistant duties, Exposing intra-oral and extra-oral digital dental radiographs IAW accepted radiation safety standards, Assisting dentist in providing patient treatment, Assisting with general dentistry and specialty-related dental procedures.
Skills : Dental Assistant, Planning Skills.
Description :
Prepared patients for treatment.
Retrieved records handed dental instruments, materials, and equipment to dentists.
Used suction or similar devices to help keep patients' mouths dry and clear.
Prepared tray setups for dental procedures.
Prepared materials for making dental impressions and restorations.
Offered patients instruction in postoperative steps and general oral healthcare.
Exposed radiographs and process dental X-rays as directed by a dentist.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma
Chairside Dental assistant Resume
Headline : To obtain a Chairside Dental assistant position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational background, and ability to work well with people.
Skills : MS Office, Dental.
Description :
Assisted the dentist in providing dental treatment.
Prepared and maintained dental instruments, supplies and equipment.
Collected and recorded patient health histories.
Managed patients during dental procedures.
Transferred instruments to and from sterilization o Dental procedure isolation techniques o Prepares dental materials cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials, etc.
Delivered community dental health presentations.
Provided chairside assistance to faculty.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Bachelor Of Arts In Theatre
Chairside Dental assistant Resume
Summary : Registered Dental Assistant with over 27 years of experience assisting with direct patient care, routine laboratory functions, and patient record, and office management. I practiced in Aspen Co. for 25 years and moved to Vandenberg Village CA where I was a temp. relief assistant. I grew up here in Modesto as a teen.
Skills : Certification In Dental Assisting, Sales, Cashier, Computer, Organization, People Person, Compassionate.
Description :
Greeted and prepared patients for dental examinations.
Properly sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.
Effectively operated x-ray machines and developed x-rays.
Thoroughly gathered and recorded medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Correctly arranged instrument trays prior to dental procedures and surgeries.
Proficiently assisted dentist with diagnostic, preventative, general, orthodontic, endodontic, surgical and periodontic procedures.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
MS
Chairside Dental assistant Resume
Objective : Chairside Dental assistant with 3 years of experience in performing a variety of administrative duties related to dental activities, Assembling, retrieving, maintaining, and reviewing dental health records in accordance with Air Force Instructions/guidelines.
Skills : Income Tax Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, SAP, Access Etc.
Description :
Sanitized all dental equipment and rooms.
Made follow-up calls to patients who had recent dental work.
Called patients to schedule hygiene appointments.
Assisted in all dental and surgical procedures in the practice.
Took X-Rays.
Organized patient charts and charted procedures.
Instructed patients with postoperative and general oral health care.
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