Dental Assistant Resume

Dental assistant is responsible for performing various duties in dental's office. They do duties such as to schedule appointments, receive payments from patients, record keeping and order supplies. They place the medical records of patients for the dentist's use. Dental assistant also prepares and maintain the supplies, equipments and dental instruments. They need to do management of patient during dental procedures. They prepare patient for the dentist's examination. Dental assistant prepares dental materials, amalgam, cements, composite, impression materials etc. mostly, the assistants work in private offices for one or more dentists. Others may work in hospitals, clinics, public health departments and dental schools.

In addition to these duties they are also responsible for performing chair side duties to help dentist by handling proper materials and tools for dentist. They operate the suction hose that helps to keep the patient's mouth dry that dentist can work on it. Sometimes they operate X-ray machines and make feeling and pouring models of patient's mouth or teeth. They are also responsible for sterilizing instruments, developing X-rays and mixing compounds for filling and cleaning teeth.

Sample Dental Assistant Resume

Richard Anderson
1234, West 67 Street,
Carlisle, MA 01741,
(123)-456 7890.

Objective: Looking for the greatest opportunity to work as dental assistant for a reputed company.

Skills:

Ability to prepare and maintain dental instruments, equipments and supplies.
Excellent skills of patient management during dental procedures.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Familiar with dental isolation techniques.
Able to prevent and manage the dental medical emergencies.
Inventory control and management skills.
Able to operate X-machines.
Able to help the dentist in providing dental treatment.
Able to do dental charting, other records and medical history of patient.

Work Experience:

Dental Associates, Kansas City, MO
Dental Assistant

Dental materials like cements, composite, amalgam, impression materials are prepared.
Responsible for taking all supplies, instruments, medications, inventory and order said items.
Followed all instructions from the dentist.
Operated X-ray machine and perform other required laboratory procedures such as taking dental impressions and pour plaster models.
Responsible for using forehanded assisting techniques and maintaining all dental equipment in good condition.
Responsible for participating in staff meetings, service training, department and clinic meetings.
Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Education:
Dental Assistant Training

References: Available upon request.