Afarin Bahramzadeh

Dental Assistant

Dr. Gholamhossein Shahi

Toronto

04.2024 - 04.2024

Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Dental Assistant

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assistant- Level 1&2

Skills

Certification

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assistant- Level 1&2

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