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12/9/2013
Yonkers, NY

Position Desired

Dental Assistant
Yonkers, NY
Yes

Resume

DENTAL ASSISTANT Completed in depth course as a dental assistant. Has had business experience: Bookkeeping Certificate from EOC, Westchester Community College

Looking for the opportunity to obtain a position as a Dental Assistant. Hard working, conscientious individual capable of working independently, as well as, a team member.

Summary of Qualifications: Ø Detail oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy. Ø Highly organized and flexible with ability to multitask and meet changing deadlines. Ø Excellent quick learner with ability to adapt to new challenges. Ø Enthusiastic goal oriented superb communicator. Ø A capable employee with a strong work ethic that can be counted on to get the job done. Ø Optimistic and attentive to the completion of precise tasks and projects.

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Dental Skills: Anatomy & Physiology; Infection Control; Chairside Assisting; Oral Surgery; Dental Charting; Orthodontics; Periodontics; Dental Specialties; Dental Office Management; Pharmacology; Dental X-Ray Procedures; Prosthodontics; Endodontics Dentrix

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Dental Assistant Intern 2012 Dr. Stacie Calian & Dr. Seth Newman Yonkers, New York Ø Assisted the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures. Ø Took and developed

radiographs (x-rays). Ø Asked about the

medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse.

Served as an infection control

Ø

officer, developing

control protocol and

and sterilizing instruments

equipment. Ø Helped patients

before,

comfortable

after dental treatment. Ø Provided patients

instructions for

following surgery

dental treatment procedures, such as assist with the placement of a restoration (filling).

Taught patients

Ø

oral hygiene strategies

maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling). Ø Took impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts (models of teeth). Ø Performed office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer. Ø Communicated with patients and suppliers (e.g.,

appointments, answering

telephone, billing and

supplies) and

Assisted with and helping to

Ø

provide direct patient care in all dental specialties,

orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery.

Child Care Provider 2010 to 2011 Yonkers, NY Ø Supervised children ages 3-12 years. Ø Organizing educational/recreational activities. Ø Assisted with homework. Ø Prepared and served meals. Ø Interacted with parents, maintaining a nurturing environment.

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