PRAPTI DESAI
Calgary,AB
Summary
Experienced and skilled dental assistant with a strong background in digital impression taking and patient education. Demonstrated expertise in infection control and proficiency in digital X-ray techniques, ensuring both patient satisfaction and safety. Collaboratively improved treatment efficiencies, showcasing dynamic multitasking ability with a specialization in restorative dentistry support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Buffalo Run Dental
08.2024 - Current
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Typed patient data into computer system using Tracker while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT
AMARA DENTAL
05.2024 - Current
- Provided chair-side assistance to dentists in all dental procedures, including crowns, bridges, extractions and fillings
- Displayed excellent interpersonal skills while interacting with patients throughout their visit
- Fully trained with I-TERO and 3-shape scans and have hands-on experience of the same
- Responsible for taking patient's implant and crown impressions
- Highly experienced with DENTRIX
- Performed zoom whitening procedure on a daily basis
- Try-in for crowns and bridges
- Assisted with patient preparation prior to and during dental treatments, such as taking radiographs and providing instructions on oral hygiene
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of personal computers for clinical charting, digital imaging, and patient scheduling
- Ensured that each room was properly stocked before beginning a new procedure
- Prepared materials needed for dental procedures such as impression material, cements, and amalgams
- Maintained accurate records of patients' health histories and treatment plans.
STERILIZATION DENTAL ASSISTANT
SCENIC ACRES DENTAL CLINIC
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Assembled instrument trays for various dental procedures, ensuring all necessary tools were available and in working order
- Sterilized dental instruments and equipment using autoclaves or other sterilization methods
- Cleaned treatment rooms between patients by wiping down surfaces with disinfectant wipes or spray solutions
- Conducted daily spore testing on autoclaves according to state regulations and best practice guidelines
- Fabricated fluoride trays using preliminary patient impressions
- Collaborated with fellow team members to maintain a smooth workflow within the dental office environment
STERILIZATION DENTAL ASSISTANT
TEMPING AT VARIOUS DENTAL CLINICS
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Assembled instrument trays for various dental procedures, ensuring all necessary tools were available and in working order
- Sterilized dental instruments and equipment using autoclaves or other sterilization methods
- Performed daily cleaning and maintenance of sterilization equipment to ensure proper functioning
- Prepared treatment rooms by setting up trays with required instruments according to established protocols
- Organized the supply room, restocked necessary items, and disposed of outdated supplies
VOLUNTARY DENTAL ASSISTANT
Dr David Chan Dental Clinic
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Updated patient records with information about specific instrument sets used during their appointment if required by practice protocol
- Monitored sterilization equipment for proper functioning and reported any issues to the supervisor
- Participated in ongoing training sessions related to infection control practices in dentistry
- Assembled instrument trays for various dental procedures, ensuring all necessary tools were available and in working order
- Consulted with dentists or hygienists about special instrument needs or concerns regarding sterility protocols
- Replenished out-of-stock items after restocking dental supplies.
HEAD DENTIST
SABKA DENTIST
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Designed customized treatment plans based on each patient's unique oral health needs
- Performed and interpreted radiographic exams in support of treatment planning
- Improved patient dental health with routine cleaning and restorative dentistry
- Administered local anesthesia for surgical procedures
- Performed operative dentistry to address extractions, root canals, or repairs to dental appliances
- Placed crowns, bridges, and veneers to improve appearance and function of teeth
- Filled cavities and applied sealants to prevent tooth decay
- Performed root canals to treat infected or damaged teeth
- Examined patients' oral health and diagnosed dental issues
- Recommended orthodontic treatments
- Discussed payment options with patients, helping them understand their insurance coverage and out-of-pocket expenses
- Attended professional conferences and workshops to stay updated on new techniques and technologies in dentistry
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy of information
- Diagnosed diseases and abnormalities with oral tissue based on thorough examinations
- Participated in community outreach programs to promote oral health awareness.
ASSOCIATE DENTIST
Shwet Dental Clinic
11.2018 - 09.2020
- Performed and interpreted radiographic exams in support of treatment planning
- Extracted teeth that were damaged or causing pain
- Restored oral health with the repair of decayed and broken teeth
- Placed crowns, bridges, and veneers to improve the appearance and function of teeth
- Performed operative dentistry to address extractions, root canals, or repairs to dental appliances
- Referred patients to specialists for more advanced treatments when needed
- Ordered diagnostic tests, such as X-rays, to assess patients' dental health
- Administered local anesthesia for surgical procedures
- Performed regular teeth cleanings and fluoride treatments
Education
BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY -
Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College And Hospital
India10.2018
Skills
- Treatment room preparation
- Thorough with Dental practice software-Dentrix and Tracker
- Proficient in I-Tero and 3-shape scanner
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Patient Record Maintenance
- Multitasking Abilities
- Impression Taking Skills
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Restorative Dentistry Support
- Making Temp Crowns
- Team Collaboration
- Inventory Management
- Postoperative education
Certification
Registered Dental Assistant - LEVEL 2, 016968
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Buffalo Run Dental
08.2024 - Current
REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT
AMARA DENTAL
05.2024 - Current
STERILIZATION DENTAL ASSISTANT
SCENIC ACRES DENTAL CLINIC
03.2024 - 04.2024
STERILIZATION DENTAL ASSISTANT
TEMPING AT VARIOUS DENTAL CLINICS
07.2022 - 02.2024
VOLUNTARY DENTAL ASSISTANT
Dr David Chan Dental Clinic
04.2022 - 06.2022
HEAD DENTIST
SABKA DENTIST
01.2021 - 03.2022
ASSOCIATE DENTIST
Shwet Dental Clinic
11.2018 - 09.2020
BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY -
Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College And Hospital
Registered Dental Assistant - LEVEL 2, 016968
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