Dentist Associate Resume

A dentist associate performs clerical and administrative tasks in dental offices. His job is to prepare patients for dental examination, schedule appointments, help dentist in performing dental surgeries, sterilize instruments, clean or fill teeth, place orders, and check supplies. Over all, the responsibility of the job position is to ensure the dental clinic runs smoothly and in profit.

Dentist Associate Resume Example

Career Objective:

To obtain the position of a dentist associate with “Sleek Dental” and use my considerable experience of preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, preparing materials in dental procedures, and conducting x-rays for providing quality dental care to patients.

Summary of Skills:

• More than three years of professional experience in handling clerical and administrative tasks of dental clinics
• Complete knowledge of the standards and practices of dental care
• Comprehensive knowledge of providing quality patient care under the direct supervision of the dentist
• In-depth knowledge of dental treatment options and oral health care
• Familiarity with dental hygiene, dental emergencies, and techniques
• Possess sound communication skills, both in oral and written

Work Experience:

Dentist Associate
Accurate Dental Care, Maryland Heights, MO
October 2013 - Present

• Examining, diagnosing, and providing dental treatment to patients
• Using a variety of modern dental instruments including hand tools, rotary instruments, and digital radiography machine on patients as needed
• Ensuring that all dental board, OSHA, and WDS policies and procedures are properly followed
• Providing oral hygiene instructions to patients and demonstrating them on taking dental care at home
• Preparing and maintaining complete and accurate patient treatment records
• Providing dental services under the instructions of Dental Quality Management Department
• Performing responsibilities of obtaining dental history and records from patients

Dentist Associate
Soft Oral Care Clinic, Maryland Heights, MO
March 2012 - September 2013

• Handled responsibilities of providing support to the dental staff with the treatment procedures
• Performed the tasks of guiding patients before the treatment process
• Educated patients by giving oral hygiene instructions and by providing post operative instructions
• Sterilized and disinfected dental instruments and equipment
• Prepared tray set-ups for dental procedures
• Prepared patient treatment plans and maintained information in the chart
• Assisted dentists during dental surgical procedures

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Dental Science
  Popeye University, Maryland Heights, MO
  2011

Reference:

On request.