Shahad Abdulkareem
Edmonton,Alberta
Summary
Shahad Abdulkareem, skilled dental assistant, and in general life. Multi-talented dental assistant with several years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative duties such as charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort. L
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Jen's Gentle Dentistry
Rockingham, Virginia
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to the treatment chart.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Scaling calculus (tartar) using hand instruments and an ultrasonic machine.
- Experiences in airway health, like sleep apnea, tongue tie, lip tie, etc.
- First Aid and CPR Training
Education
High School Diploma -
Spotswood High School
Penn Laird, Virginia06-2022
Dental Assistant Certificate - Dental Assistant
Massanutten Technical Center
Rockingham, Virginia01-2021
D.D.S -
Blue Ridge Community College
VirginiaSkills
In Dental Assistant
- Patient charting
- Patient education
- Dental assisting
- Team collaboration
- Equipment sterilization
- X-ray processing
- Treatment room setup
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Oral health education
- Periodontics
- Pediatric dental care
- Appointment scheduling
- HIPAA compliance
- Chair-side support
- Taking X-rays
- Medical records management
In Personal life
- Time management
- Organization
- communication
- Teamwork
- Public speaking
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Customer service
- Relationship building
- Stress management
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Jen's Gentle Dentistry
12.2020 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Spotswood High School
Dental Assistant Certificate - Dental Assistant
Massanutten Technical Center
D.D.S -
Blue Ridge Community College
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