Maxine Curry
Dayjob Limited
The Big Peg
120 Vyse Street
Birmingham B18 6NF
England
T: 0044 121 638 0026
E: info@dayjob.com

PERSONAL SUMMARY

A safety conscious Dental Assistant who is more than able to provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to the dentist. Maxine will always put the care and welfare of her patients before anything else and is an expert at delivering customer excellence to patients. She has a history of improving the efficiency of a surgery and possesses a reliable and flexible attitude that will meet the requirements of any practice. In her present role she has been highly praised by her employers, especially in her ability to use equipment according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Right now she is looking for a suitable position with a reputable surgery that values its staff.

CAREER HISTORY

DENTAL ASSISTANT – Start Date – Present
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Responsible for clinical dental duties, the daily maintenance of surgical equipment and also for carrying out a variety of administrative tasks.

Duties;

  •     Putting dental patients at ease when they first come to the practice.
  •     Preparing patients for dental treatment.
  •     Handing medical equipment to the dentist during procedures.
  •     Pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
  •     Discussing with the patient any concerns that they may have.
  •     Cleaning or disposing of dental instruments after they have been used.
  •     Informing and educating patients about oral hygiene and how to brush their teeth properly.
  •     Involved in producing bills for patients.
  •     Making sure that all medical emergency equipment is ready and in place.
  •     Acting as a back-up for the main receptionist.
  •     Creating impressions for crowns and bridges.
  •     Answering the telephone and taking messages from callers.
  •     Taking and developing x-rays of patients teeth.
  •     Making future appointments for patients.
  •     Contacting patients by phone or letter and reminding them of up and coming appointments.
  •     Taking dental x-rays.
  •     Asking patients about their medical and dental history, then noting this down in their records.
  •     Preparing dental treatment rooms.
  •     Preparing equipment for use.
  •     Taking part in clinical staff meetings.
  •     Maintaining the x-ray machine and organising its servicing.
  •     Ordering medical supplies for the surgery.
  •     Giving the dentist chair side assistance.
  •     Cleaning the surgery at the end of the working and emptying any bins etc.
  •     Updating the paper and electronic records of patients.

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KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Dental

  •     Extensive knowledge of dental procedures and practices.
  •     Experience of working in private practice.
  •     Knowledge of infection-control policies and protocols.
  •     Organising treatment plans for patients.
  •     Able to deal with emotionally stressful situations.
  •     Keeping all patients information confidential.
  •     Superb customer service skills.
  •     CPR trained.
  •     Able to accurately follow instructions from the dentist.

Personal

  •     Always having a professional appearance and demeanour.
  •     Can operate well in any stressful and fast paced environment
  •     Able to relax anxious and nervous patients.
  •     Excellent communication & team working skills.
  •     Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Oral surgery
Dental implants
Teeth cleaning
Mercury handling
Administrative work
Dental procedures
Preventative techniques
Dental terminology
Reception duties

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

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School name       –  Subjects / Grades          Study Dates

REFERENCES

Available on request.

 


 

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