Working alongside Dentists, the Registered Dental Assistant will provide a variety of dental care assistance and duties. The job description is a mix of clerical work, laboratory procedures, and patient care. A professional Registered Dental Assistant RDA Resume mentions duties such as – sterilizing and setting up instruments, handling instruments for dentists, prepping patients for treatment, educating patients on dental care, maintaining equipment and inventory, processing dental x-rays, exposing radiography, and performing lab duties as required.
Those interested in this field should demonstrate the following – the ability to operate x-ray equipment, excellent working knowledge of dental procedures and terminologies, ability to give a lending hand during dental emergencies, solid knowledge of sterilization techniques, and proficiency with relevant software. The exact education and licensure for the post vary from state to state; however, successful resumes portray a dental assisting program and an RDA certification.
Summary : To obtain a Dental Assistant position in a professional dental environment and to utilize skills and strengths this position holds.
Skills : Dental procedures, Patient care, Temporary crowns.
Description :
Kept doctor's instruments disinfected and laid out for use at all times and assisted with procedures.
Handled tools, used suction and swabs, topical anesthetics, removed stitches/ sutures, prepared temporary crowns as well as occlusal adjustments, coronal polishing performed with a doctor present, Kept orderly and accurate patient records, treatment plan information, medical and dental histories, as well as vital signs.
Instructed patients regarding general means of effective plaque control, health standards, and the prescribed postoperative procedures.
Took emergency-preventive measures and cooperated with the doctor professionally in several medical emergencies managed supplies and purchases, managed inventory Kept dental materials prepared when necessary: amalgam, impression material, cement, etc.
Performed various office duties such as patient care and laboratory maintenance.
Attended patients and prepared them for treatment.
Gave instructions to the patient like Anesthesia instructions consultation as well as Treatment Coordination.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
B.S in Dental
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Resume
Summary : Registered Dental Assistant is to perform dental assisting and instrument sterilization. Must be compassionate, reliable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Insured review and completion of documentation, including but not limited to: accurate and current medical history, medical alerts, and signed Consent forms.
Documented/charts all dental procedures performed during each patient visit according to dentists instructions and legal requirements.
Welcomed and escorted patient in reception to and from the treatment areas.
Scheduled appointments and assist in appointment confirmation calls.
Effectively provided dental education and information to insure patient awareness of dental health and continuing treatment.
Effectively presented to patient in professional and confidential manner dental treatment plan and proposed plan for continuing treatments.
Understood and explained insurance benefits and financial options to patients in nonclinical terms.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor's of Scince
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Resume
Objective : Over 3 years of Registered Dental Assistant Rda experience worked under the direction of the Lead RDA,and function as a circulating assistant in chairside dental procedures.
Skills : Oral Hygiene, Front Desk, Digital X rays.
Description :
Performed all phases of four (4) handed Dental Assisting duties for endodontics, oral surgery, pedodontics, prosthodontics, and restorative procedures.
Possessed the skills necessary to perform Registered Dental Assistant duties as per State licensing guidelines.
Performed standard and radiographic methods.
Exposed, processed, and mounted diagnostic radiographs.
Performed the following supportive tasks to ensure efficiency of patient flow.
Cleaned sterilizes instruments and set up trays.
Stocked and stored all supplies and materials.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Bachelor's in Science
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Resume
Objective : Registered Dental Assistant must
be knowledgeable in all dentistry procedures, clinic infection control procedures, cleaning and
sterilization of instruments, tray setup and materials.
Instructed patients in oral hygiene and preventive dental education under the supervision of the dentist.
Responsible for Inventory and reorder supplies as necessary to maintain par levels.
Documented of exam findings in the patient records.
Maintained clean, orderly and well-stocked operatories and laboratory.
Planned work duties to ensure dental clinic efficiency.
Worked in conjunction with Staff Dentists/Dental Coordinator to develop and implement preventive dental activities for the community.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma in Science
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Resume
Headline : Registered Dental Assistant Rda experienced in providing exceptional dental care to the children, Supporting our growing practice, Demonstrating the following attributes: outgoing, overly friendly, excellent communicator, and must enjoy working with kids.
Skills : Management, Organizing.
Description :
Assisted with laboratory duties as necessary.
Recognized signs of a dental emergency, and ensured proper and timely response and notification to patient, staff, and emergency medical personnel when necessary.
Understood and agreed to maintain production standards.
Effectively utilized and maintained a system of contact for patient follow-up/re-care.
Maintained a professional working environment within the office team.
Attended and participated in morning huddles and regular office meetings.
Adhered to uniform attire and basic personal hygiene standards per Company policy.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma in Science
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Resume
Summary : Over 3 years of experience as a Registered Dental Assistant RDA responsible for maintaining protocols, cleaning equipment, and maintaining the surface clean.
Maintained equipment protocols, including but not limited to: clean evacuation system
Lubricated and maintained dental handpieces.
Cleaned and maintained radiograph processors, monitored and cleaned equipment.
Cleaned dental lab plaster traps and maintained a clean office environment.
Notified Office Manager of equipment failure or general safety concerns.
Maintained a professional working environment within the office team.
Placed post-surgical dressings on patients.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor's in Science
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Resume
Objective : Under the supervision of Canby Clinic Manager, the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) provides dental support for dental providers. The RDA is responsible for providing patient care with a positive, caring, professional attitude working closely with other staff members to ensure quality care and positive patient experience.
Skills : Patient care, Health care, Management.
Description :
Demonstrated professional behavior and a positive working relationship with clients, visitors, and facility staff. Dealt tactfully with all types of individuals.
Demonstrated a positive working relationship with patients, visitors and facility staff. Respectfully to managers and supervisors.
Demonstrated organizational ability and time management.
Produced deliverable products on time, within budget with minimal direction.
Compiled and organized data using Microsoft Office Applications.
Made appropriate recommendations or conclusions, given the data obtained.
Maintained an organized set of records, delivered records immediately upon request, for the functions that are performed within the scope of this job.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma in Science
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Resume
Headline : Registered Dental Assistant Rda identifies some of the duties and responsibilities. Medical center reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities
Skills : Medical terminology, Infection Control, Data entry.
Description :
Communicated appropriately, respectfully, and clearly to directors, managers, and coworkers.
Accepted direction as provided without questioning authority, within the chain of command.
Took direction from others to include those employees of other departments with which works on a temporary basis in accordance with the chain of command.
Used office machines in the performance of job functions.
Performed oral inspection and charting on patients.-
Set up instrument trays, prepared materials.
Assisted dentist during dental procedures.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma in Science.
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Resume
Summary : As a Registered Dental Assistants over 8 years provides a positive patient experience and excellent quality care closely with our dentists and supervisors to ensure that patients are calm, dentists are prepared, and information is communicated clearly.
Skills : Management, Organizing, Patient Care.
Description :
Applied topical anesthetic. Placed and removed rubber dams.
Placed or removed sedative dressings.
Removed surgical sutures. Placed bases and liners on sound dentin.
Placed and wedged matrices.
Selected appropriately sized temporary and stainless-steel crowns.
Temporarily cemented and removed temporary crowns.
Removed supragingival excess cement.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor's
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Resume
Headline : Support the dental operations by preparing treatment room(s), preparing patient(s) for treatment, maintaining all instrument(s) and material(s) and assisting with any other aspect of the dental operation.
Skills : Sterilize equipment, Health Care, Customer Service.
Description :
Prepared patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments.
Took and recorded medical and dental histories and vital signs of the patient.
Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays as well as intraoral photographs.
Managed all patients with prosthetic lab work in the Lab Case Manager by ensuring that all required patient information is entered accurately every day, the patient is notified when the prosthetic device is returned to the office ready to be delivered to the patient, and scheduling that appointment for the appropriate time.
Correctly completed lab scripts for all patients needing removable prosthetics, non-removable prosthetics, snore guards, and occlusal guards.
Made preliminary impressions for custom whitening trays, retainers, occlusal guards, study casts, and occlusal registrations for occlusal guards and study casts.
Poured and trims study casts, occlusal guard impressions, and impressions for removable prosthetic devices.
Fabricated retainers, custom whitening trays, and temporary restorations.
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