Diane Vadala

Registered Dental Assistant

Contemporary Dentistry and Implantology

07.2000 - Current

Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Updated patient records regularly after each appointment or procedure to ensure accurate documentation.
Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures, resulting in successful treatment outcomes for patients.
Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and answering questions professionally and empathetically.
Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Provided post-operative instructions to patients following various treatments such as extractions or root canals.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
Typed patient data into computer system using dentrix while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
Fabricated custom dental appliances such as mouthguards and whitening trays for improved patient experience.
Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.
Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality chairside assistance during dental procedures.
Supported dentists during the administration of local anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
Recognized for consistently providing a high level of patient care, contributing to increased patient retention and referral rates.
Streamlined dental office operations with efficient inventory management and ordering of supplies.
Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant

Education

Emergency Medical Technician Course Certificate

High School Diploma -

Criminal Justice

Skills

Certification

Interests

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

Emergency Medical Technician Course Certificate

High School Diploma -

Criminal Justice

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