Stephanie Pires
Brockton
Summary
Dynamic dental assistant with extensive experience at Gail Fernando, excelling in chair-side assistance and infection control. Proven ability to educate patients and support dental staff, ensuring high-quality care. Recognized for effective communication and team leadership, contributing to a positive patient experience and operational efficiency. Committed to ongoing professional development in dental practices.
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Gail Fernando
Quincy
06.2016 - Current
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, holding suction devices.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
Team Lead
Sevita
Weymouth
06.2016 - 01.2024
- Motivated staff through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
- Collaborated with management team to implement new work procedures or policies.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assistant
Porter & Chester
Canton Ma 06-2013
High School Diploma -
Southeastern Regional Tech High School
Easton,Ma06-2009
Skills
- Chair-side assistance
- Digital radiography
- Effective communication
- Stress management
- Dental staff assistance
- Oral X-rays
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- Restorative procedures
- Dental office administration
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Appointment scheduling
- Infection control procedures
- Continuing education commitment
- HIPAA compliance
- Taking X-rays
- Oral hygiene education
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Patient relations
- OSHA regulations
- Dental staff support
- Exam room setups
- Oral health education
- Infection control proficiency
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Dental cleanings
- Patient education
- Team leadership
- Customer service
Languages
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Limited
Certification
- CPR
- X-rays (through Boston University)
- Continued education (current)
Goals
- Always having great customers service
- Communication, and working as a team to get task done correctly and efficiently
- I can be trained to maximize potential in my dental career
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Gail Fernando
06.2016 - Current
Team Lead
Sevita
06.2016 - 01.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assistant
Porter & Chester
High School Diploma -
Southeastern Regional Tech High School