Summary
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Hannah Taylor

Chittering ,WA

Summary

Patient-oriented Dental Assistant bringing over 5 years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality communication and interpersonal equitable patient care.

Work History

Dental Assistant/Receptionist

All In One Dental
Bindoon
2019 - Current
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures such as scale and clean, restorations (composite fillings, fissure seals and crowns, veneers) as well as extractions and root canals (pediatric to geriatric), implants and bone grafting
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Took digital panoramic, bitewings X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Performed administrative duties with software D4W program such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
  • Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.

Kitchen Hand

Kerem Adventure Camp
2017 - 2019
  • Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding daily tasks assigned.
  • Cleaned and sterilized dishes, countertops, and utensils to prevent bacteria growth.
  • Followed all health code guidelines when handling food items.
  • Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting -

Western Australian Institute of Further Studies

High School Diploma -

Ellenbrook Christian College

Skills

  • Patient Relations
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Patient Services and Education
  • Strong writing and verbal communication skills
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Clinical Placements

Bindoon Dental Surgery and Three Spring Dental Surgery, Chairside general and emergency dental assisting/reception tasks for patients that range from geriatric and pediatric.

All in One Dental Albany, contribute to the establishment of this clinic and training staff on dental procedures and infection control protocols.

Strand Dental Centre, Daily reception tasks such as taking phone calls, booking patients, recalls, general admin task for functionality of the clinic.

References

  • Gurturan Singh, General Dentist
  • Mia-Jane Perry, Receptionist

Timeline

Dental Assistant/Receptionist

All In One Dental
2019 - Current

Kitchen Hand

Kerem Adventure Camp
2017 - 2019

Certificate III in Dental Assisting -

Western Australian Institute of Further Studies

High School Diploma -

Ellenbrook Christian College
Hannah Taylor