Sophie Long
Forsyth
Summary
Positive and caring individual with solid foundation in dental health principles and patient care. Extensive knowledge of dental procedures and infection control protocols, coupled with proficiency in dental radiography and patient scheduling. Committed to enhancing patient experience and contributing to smooth and efficient dental practice.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Davis Dental Care
08.2022 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 7+ procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
Education
No Degree - Health Sciences
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GADental Assisting
Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy
Macon, GA07-2022
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Patient scheduling
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient relations
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient education
- Inventory management
- Restorative dentistry
- Proficient in Eaglesoft
- Data confidentiality measures
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Davis Dental Care
08.2022 - Current
No Degree - Health Sciences
Central Georgia Technical College
Dental Assisting
Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy
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