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

An adaptable and enthusiastic Dental Assistant who has a genuine interest in this role and extensive experience of dental procedures such as teeth examinations, fillings, extractions and cleaning. Maxine’s motivation and capability will be evident to an employer right from the start. She has a track record of providing a caring, courteous and respectful service to her patients and is an expert at dismantling, assembly and preparing specialist dental equipment. In addition to this she is physically fit and will have no problem sitting or standing in awkward or uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time. Her strongest points include remaining calm in the face of any dental or medical emergencies, and ensuring all medical devices are decontaminated appropriately. Right now she is looking for a career advancing opportunity with a surgery that respects not only its patients but also its staff.

CAREER HISTORY

DENTAL ASSISTANT – Start Date – Present
Employers name – Location
Responsible for acting on instructions from senior staff and preparing individual treatment rooms for a wide range of dental procedures.

Duties;

  •     During treatment removing saliva and tooth chippings away from the mouth of a patient.
  •     Doing everything possible to reduce cross infection.
  •     Paying close attention to patients who are undergoing sedation, relative analgesia or general anaesthesia.
  •     Providing clinical cover in theatre areas.
  •     Always adhering to laid down procedures.
  •     Ensuring that a patient’s dental charts are available for the dentist prior to any treatment starting.
  •     Laying out equipment in the correct order, so that it is ready for use.
  •     Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.
  •     Explaining oral hygiene techniques and procedures to patients.
  •     Regularly checking and testing medical equipment to make sure it is in working order.
  •     Disposing of all clinical waste in a safe manner.
  •     Carrying instruments backwards and forwards during treatment sessions.
  •     Taking part in any audits.
  •     Keeping patient treatment areas of the surgery sterile.
  •     Responding to queries from patients about their treatment.
  •     Recording information about each patient.
  •     Monitoring a patient’s physical signs during treatment.
  •     Taking payments from patients.
  •     Relaxing nervous patients and making them comfortable.

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KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Dentistry

  •     Correctly wearing a mask, uniform and surgical gloves during the treatment of patients.
  •     Promoting a professional image of the surgery at all times.
  •     Preparing equipment for dental radiography.
  •     Quickly disposing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
  •     Able to deal with patients who have special needs.
  •     Steadfastly complying with all dental procedures, rules, and regulations.

Personal

  •     Wearing the correct clean uniform and maintaining a professional appearance at all times whilst working with patients.
  •     Having high standards of personal accountability.
  •     Friendly and considerate manner.
  •     Possessing a degree of initiative while carrying out daily duties.
  •     Having a high level of concentration.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Making fillings
Oral treatments

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

University name  –  Degree details        Study Dates
College name      –  Qualifications                Study Dates
School name       –  Subjects / Grades          Study Dates

REFERENCES

Available on request.

 


 

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