Tina Jovanovic
Lyons
Summary
Experienced Dental Assistant with four years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, assisting dentists, etc. Reliable at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
1st Family Dental
06.2019 - 03.2023
- 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.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for multiple procedures daily.
- Assisted dentists by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
Chicago, ILHigh School Diploma -
Music School of Stevan Stojanovic Mokranjac
Bosnia And Herzegovina05.2018
Skills
- Surgical Extractions
- X-Ray Processing and PANO
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Team Collaboration
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Strong Writing and Verbal Skills
- Impression Taking
- Sealant
- Chair Side Assistance
- Four-Handed Procedures
- Patterson EagleSoft
- Advising and Educating Patients
Certification
Certified in Coronal Polishing.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
1st Family Dental
06.2019 - 03.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
High School Diploma -
Music School of Stevan Stojanovic Mokranjac
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