Sakshi Sharma
235/59 Autumn Terrace Clayton South Vic,Australia
Summary
Diligent and well-trained dental professional knowledgeable about proper care of teeth, gums and corrective devices. Quickly assesses oral health of each patient and offers strategies for improving care. Offering excellent relationship-building and observational skills developed over successful 7 years of overseas experience and more than 4 years experience in Australia as dental assistant with excellent organisational & interpersonal skills, keen to secure a position on with a dynamic & progressive dental practice.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Better Health Network
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Dental Assistant
Dental99 Monash
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided chair-side assistance during periodontal, preventive and operative dental procedures
- Outlined at-home processes for post-procedure care to patients before discharge
- Transferred, retracted and prepared instruments for dental procedures
- Prepared and sterilized dental equipment before procedures
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies and protocols
- Updated patient records in the pro-app
- Supported nervous patients throughout dental visit
- Maintained x-ray unit, processor and autoclave to exact specifications
- Monitored inventory to track consumable usage and maintain supply levels.
Dental Assistant
Family Medical and Dental Clinic
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided chair-side assistance during periodontal, preventive and operative dental procedures
- Outlined at-home processes for post-procedure care to patients before discharge
- Transferred, retracted and prepared instruments for dental procedures
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies and protocols
- Prepared and sterilized dental equipment before procedures
- Set up instruments, supplies and equipment as directed by dentist.
Dental Assistant
Dainty Dental Care Bayswater
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Record findings on Dental 4 windows from the oral examination
- During oral examination or treatment, provide instruments and dispense materials as directed by the operator
- Dispensing materials and instruments for patients undergoing GA, Nitrous oxide
- Assisted the specialists by performing four-handed dentistry & other chair side duties
- Clear the patient's mouth of saliva or dental materials used in the treatment by operating handheld suction or air and water-spraying equipment
- Clean and sterilise the instruments used after treatment, clean and tidy the surgery and implement standard decontamination procedures for infection control.
Dental Assistant
Chapel Gate Dental
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Perform routine care and maintenance of dental equipment and instruments
- Make appointments for patients, keep records of patients' treatments and send out reminders for re-examinations
- Prepare accounts and collect payments
- Answer the telephone and carry out other office duties
- During oral examination or treatment, provide instruments and dispense materials as directed by the operator
- Clean and sterilise the instruments used after treatment, clean and tidy the surgery and implement standard decontamination procedures for infection control
- Process, mount and file dental X-rays.
Trainee Dental Assistant
Valley Dental Family Clinic
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Ensure that patients are comfortable in the dental chair
- Prepare patients and the work area for treatments and procedures
- Sterilise dental instruments
- Maintained proper universal precautions & infection control procedures at dental office
- Help dentists by handing them instruments during procedures
- Keep patients' mouths dry by using suction hoses and other equipment
- Instruct patients in proper oral hygiene
- Process x rays and complete lab tasks, under the direction of a dentist.
Education
Certification lll in dental assisting -
Foundation Education
Skills
- Patient services
- Equipment sterilization
- Instrument preparation
- Procedure support
- Manage schedules
- Assist dentist
- Verbal communication
- Prioritization
- Regulatory compliance
References
Dr Anshu Duggal, Dentist .Contact no. 0475635004
Dr Perry Gupta, Dentist. Contact no. 0481164110
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Better Health Network
07.2023 - 09.2023
Dental Assistant
Dental99 Monash
08.2021 - 06.2023
Dental Assistant
Family Medical and Dental Clinic
07.2020 - 10.2021
Dental Assistant
Dainty Dental Care Bayswater
05.2020 - 07.2020
Dental Assistant
Chapel Gate Dental
02.2020 - 05.2020
Trainee Dental Assistant
Valley Dental Family Clinic
08.2019 - 01.2020
Certification lll in dental assisting -
Foundation Education
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