Arwa Awhiba
Nepean,ON
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Talented Dental Assistant with 5 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level dental assistant level II position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Just Dental Care
605 Longfields Dr
06.2021 - Current
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Aided in the development of staff training materials, fostering a cohesive team environment focused on continuous improvement.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Promoted ongoing professional development by attending industry conferences, seminars, workshops.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
Dental Assistant
Highbury Park Dental
1055 Greenbank Rd
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments procedures daily.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Education
Diploma - Dental Assisting
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON01.2020
Certificate General Art & Science - University Arts And Sciences - General Arts And Sciences
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON01.2018
Skills
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Dental staff support
- Insurance Verification
- Document Management
- Orthodontic Procedure Support
- Patient Care Coordination
- Medical Charting
- Dental records
- Emergency Response Preparedness
- Emergency Dental Care
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Patient Feedback Surveys
- Dental Radiography
- Surgical Extractions
- Teeth Cleaning
- First Aid Training
- Prosthodontic Treatment Support
- Pediatric dental care
- Dental Assistant (RDA)
- Patient Scheduling
- Medical Records Management
- Relationship Building
- Endodontic Procedure Assistance
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Equipment Sterilization
- Fluoride Treatments
- Infection control proficiency
- Impression Taking Skills
- Laboratory Case Management
- Patient Education
- Personable Communication
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Just Dental Care
06.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant
Highbury Park Dental
11.2019 - 06.2021
Diploma - Dental Assisting
Algonquin College
Certificate General Art & Science - University Arts And Sciences - General Arts And Sciences
Algonquin College