BENJAMIN BOYI
Dental Care Provider
GTA,Ontario
Summary
Dedicated and experienced dental care provider with 5 years of hands-on experience providing exceptional patient care and supporting dental professionals in a variety of procedures. Seeking a challenging and rewarding role in a dental practice that values professionalism, teamwork, and patient satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
RDH
Don River Dental
Markham, ON
12.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Coordinated hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
- Exposed, developed, and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Performed preventive maintenance on dental equipment and resolved malfunctions by troubleshooting.
- Interpreted patients dental radiographs.
DENTAL ASSISTANT
PT HYGIENIEST, DENTAL OFFICE, FC FAIRVIEW MALL
04.2021 - 10.2023
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures, including restorative, surgical, endodontic, and orthodontic treatments
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment to maintain a safe and hygienic environment
- Take and process digital radiographs and intraoral photographs, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images
- Perform chairside duties, such as handing instruments to the dentist, maintaining a clear field, and suctioning as needed
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices and post-operative care instructions
- Manage patient records, update charts, and treatment plans, and enter clinical notes into the practice management software
- Provide dental hygiene care to patient’s ones in a while
- Administer fluoride treatments, and dental sealants, and take impressions for various appliances
- Maintain strict infection control protocols and ensure the dental operatory is compliant with OSHA and CDC guidelines
- Schedule appointments, manage recall systems, and assist in administrative tasks, including billing and insurance processing
- Foster a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for patients to ease dental anxiety and enhance their overall experience.
DENTAL ASSISTANTANT | BLOOM DENTAL CLINIC, WATERLOO
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Gained hands-on experience assisting the dentist with various dental procedures and treatments
- Assisted with the preparation and maintenance of the dental operatory, ensuring all instruments and equipment were properly sterilized and organized
- Supported the front office with appointment scheduling and patient inquiries
- Improved knowledge and skills in dental radiography, including taking and processing digital X-rays
- Collaborated with the dental team to ensure a smooth workflow and high patient satisfaction
- Manage patient records, update charts, and treatment plans, and enter clinical notes into the practice management software
- Administer fluoride treatments, and dental sealants, and take impressions for various appliances
- Maintain strict infection control protocols and ensure the dental operatory is compliant with OSHA and CDC guidelines.
Education
Master of Science - Anatomy
09.2014 - 04.2018
- Honoree
- Awarded Top performing student
- 3,4 GPA
No Degree - Dental Assisting
09.2017 - 04.2018
No Degree - Dental Hygiene
09.2018 - 04.2020
Skills
- Proficiently assist dentists during various dental procedures, providing the right instruments, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a clear operating field
- Adherence to strict infection control protocols, including sterilization of instruments, proper disposal of hazardous materials, and maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment
- Radiography: Skilled in taking and processing dental radiographs, ensuring high-quality images and minimizing patient exposure to radiation
- Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate and empathetic patient care, addressing their concerns, educating them on oral hygiene, and managing patient anxiety
- Competency in handling, maintaining, and managing dental materials, tools, and equipment, such as impression materials and dental chairs
- Record Keeping:
- Accurate documentation of patient records, including treatment plans, clinical notes, and patient history, using practice management software
- Proficiency in using dental practice management software for appointment scheduling, billing, insurance claims, and record-keeping
- Skill in taking impressions for crowns, bridges, dentures, and other dental appliances, ensuring accuracy and patient comfort
- Knowledge of and compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines to maintain a safe and healthy work environment
- TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Proficiency in taking and processing dental radiographs (X-rays), skilled in positioning patients, using radiographic equipment, and ensuring the production of clear and accurate images while minimizing radiation exposure
- Adept at providing chairside assistance during dental procedures This includes the ability to pass instruments to the dentist, maintain a clear operating field, and anticipate the needs of the dentist to ensure smooth and efficient procedures
- Impression taking, and oral structures This skill is crucial for the creation of crowns, bridges, dentures, and other dental appliances
- Adept understanding of infection control protocols and the technical skills to ensure proper sterilization of dental instruments and equipment This includes the correct handling, cleaning, disinfection, and autoclaving of instruments to maintain a safe and hygienic clinical environment
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balancePaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsPaid time offFlexible work hoursHobbies
I enjoy art related activities such a art exhibitions and pottery classes.
Timeline
RDH - Don River Dental
12.2023 - Current
DENTAL ASSISTANT - PT HYGIENIEST, DENTAL OFFICE, FC FAIRVIEW MALL
04.2021 - 10.2023
CNHI - No Degree, Dental Hygiene
09.2018 - 04.2020
- DENTAL ASSISTANTANT | BLOOM DENTAL CLINIC, WATERLOO
07.2018 - 03.2020
Conestoga College - No Degree, Dental Assisting
09.2017 - 04.2018
YORK UNIVERSITY - Master of Science, Anatomy
09.2014 - 04.2018
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