Alifah Irvin
Wollert,VIC
Summary
A highly skilled and dedicated Dental Assistant with 6 years of hands-on experience in diverse clinical environments, including chairside assisting, radiography, and patient care. Equipped with a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health) and Certificate III & IV in Dental Assisting (Radiography), I bring a comprehensive understanding of both clinical procedures and patient education. Driven by a passion for improving patient outcomes and advancing dental knowledge, I am eager to further my career in the dental field, either through an oral health program or Dental Science.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Smilee Dental
10.2023 - Current
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and high-quality patient care.
- Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for both staff and patients.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Acted as a liaison between patients and dental specialists, streamlining the referral process and fostering seamless continuity of care.
Dental Assistant
Lumino Smiles Dental
06.2021 - 07.2024
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
Dental Assistant
North Star Dental
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
Dental Assistant Student
Lygon Family Dental
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Provided chairside assistance during dental procedures, anticipating dentist needs and maintaining a sterile work area.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Kept work areas clean, sanitized and organized to minimize infection risk.
Education
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Public Health
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC08-2025
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting - Radiography
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC10-2020
Certificate III in Dental Assisting - Dentistry
Box Hill Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC11-2019
Skills
- Dental radiography
- Infection control proficiency
- Oral hygiene education
- First aid training
- Clinical support
- Patient care coordination
- Dental terminology
Accomplishments
- Improved patient education by working with dentists to create patient education program covering general dental hygiene and post-surgical care
- Authored an educational blog post published on Dental website, providing accessible, informative content to patients on post-surgical care and recovery.
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Smilee Dental
10.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Lumino Smiles Dental
06.2021 - 07.2024
Dental Assistant
North Star Dental
11.2019 - 06.2021
Dental Assistant Student
Lygon Family Dental
09.2019 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Public Health
La Trobe University
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting - Radiography
RMIT University
Certificate III in Dental Assisting - Dentistry
Box Hill Institute of TAFE
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