Serena Kim
Summary
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.
Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CDA
Wall Centre Dental
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Prepare 20+ patients daily for dental procedures, and assist the dentist with sterilizing or disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, and assembling materials
- Assisted dentists in Gum and Bone Graft surgery, Implant, Zoom whitening, RCT, Extraction, Orthodontic and Restoratives procedures
- Took dental images (intraoral camera, X-ray, Itero scan, CT scan) following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Document patients' medical and dental histories, and vital signs, and record treatment information for patient records with 100% accuracy
- Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by the dentist and instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs using a friendly and engaging demeanor to put patients at ease
CDA
Shine Bright Dental
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures,RCT, Implant, Orthodontic procedures and Extractions.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
CDA
Bayswater Dental Clinic
07.2017 - 11.2018
- Assisted dentist with completing procedures(Resto, Exo, Ortho, RCT and Dental lazer procedures).
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
DA
Sedation Dental Group
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Assisted dentist in restorative treatment, RCT, Oral surgery and implant.
- Positioned patients for treatment by making chair and light adjustments, and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
- Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical digital X-ray images for dentist to review.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Education
Diploma - Dental Assisting
CDI College
Burnaby, BC03.2017
Skills
- Four-handed procedures
- Dentrix and Cleardent
- Treatment room set up
- Sterilization techniques
- Dental Radiography
- Restorative Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Team Collaboration
- Medical Records Management
Timeline
CDA
Wall Centre Dental
11.2021 - 12.2022
CDA
Shine Bright Dental
08.2020 - 09.2021
CDA
Bayswater Dental Clinic
07.2017 - 11.2018
DA
Sedation Dental Group
07.2016 - 04.2017
Diploma - Dental Assisting
CDI College
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