Detail-oriented Registered Dental Assistant, highly productive in completing tasks efficiently. Skilled in patient care, dental procedure assistance, and infection control practices. Excel at communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring smooth dental office operations and positive patient experiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant- Casual
Harvest Hills Family dental
Calgary, Alberta
06.2025 - Current
Set up operatories with appropriate instruments for each procedure prior to patient arrival.
Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration.
Sterilized instruments and equipment in accordance with established protocols.
Educated patients on post-operative instructions regarding diet, medications and activities.
Documented all treatment plans in patient records according to office standards.
Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures.
Provided instruction to patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures.
Supported dentist with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
Supported dentist chairside with root canal and extraction procedures.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Junior Dentist
Mathews Dental Clinic
Edathua, India
05.2021 - 05.2022
Assisted in the diagnosis of oral diseases and disorders.
Provided comprehensive preventive dentistry services, such as cleanings, sealants, and fluoride treatments.
Conducted routine checkups and examinations of teeth and gums for signs of disease or decay.
Maintained detailed patient records using electronic medical record systems.
Worked collaboratively with other members of the dental team to ensure quality care for patients.
Repaired fractured or decayed teeth by filling cavities or placing crowns.
Prescribed medications for pain relief or infection control.
Performed dental procedures including extractions, restorations, fillings and crowns.
Designed and fitted patients with dentures, bridges and other prosthodontic dental appliances.
Collaborated with dental specialists, such as orthodontists and periodontists, to coordinate comprehensive care for patients.
Managed dental emergencies, providing immediate treatment and relief to patients in pain or distress.
Junior Dentist
Karunya Dental Clinic
Adoor, India
04.2016 - 10.2019
Provided comprehensive preventive dentistry services, such as cleanings, sealants, and fluoride treatments.
Conducted routine checkups and examinations of teeth and gums for signs of disease or decay.
Constructed full or partial dentures for replacement of missing teeth.
Monitored tooth eruption patterns in children to determine need for orthodontics.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques to maintain good oral health.
Performed dental procedures including extractions, restorations, fillings and crowns.
Education
DENTAL ASSITING -
NDAEB THEORY AND CPE
05-2024
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
GOVERNMENT DENTAL COLLEGE
KANNUR, INDIA
03-2016
Skills
Patient record documentation
Instrument sterilization
Radiography techniques
Dental procedure assistance
Oral hygiene education
Preventive dentistry
Effective communication
Attention to detail
Team collaboration
Certification
Orthodontic Module - University of Alberta ( Aug. 2025)