Dental Assistant
Dental Planet
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted the dentist and OHT during a variety of treatments such as restorations, crowns, bridges, root canals, extractions, and scaling and cleaning procedures.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes to the treatment chart, updated records with new data and treatment information.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums, provided postoperative instructions to parents regarding care of their child's teeth following treatment.
- Traveled with the mobile unit to schools for scheduled checkups and treatments. Set up the mobile unit before and after relocating to different schools.
- Reviewed patient charts before visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for review.Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Greeted and checked in patients, verified insurance information, collected payments, scheduled appointments, and managed patient records. Answered phone calls, responded to emails, and provided customer service to dental patients.
- Organized, ordered, and restocked office supplies to support team needs.
- Sterilized all instruments according to established protocols and established a clean, sterile, and welcoming environment for patients.
