Simranjeet Kaur Khakh

• Prepared trays with standard dental instruments to promote quick turnover from one patient to next.
• Maintained records on sterilizing procedures and parameters using cleardent software .
• Operated and maintained steam autoclaves by using distilled water, checking for leaks and cleaning air traps and water sensors.
• Sterilized and disinfected dental instruments to prevent growth of bacteria on instruments and surfaces, using American Dental Association protocols.
• Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
• Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
• Received deliveries to stock supply closet and manage inventory of dental products and equipment.

Chairside Dental Assistant

• Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
• Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
• Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
• Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
• Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
• Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.

• Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
• Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
• Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
• Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
• Recorded biologicals and test results. Chairside Dental Assistant responsibilities
• Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
• Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
• Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
• Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
• Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
• Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.

References available on request