Trina Bell
Summary
LOOKING FOR A CAREER CHANGE......
I moved to Qld after spending most of my life in Melbourne, I had various jobs before Dental assistanting, I did domestic cleaning for about 2yrs. I consider myself a dedicated person in what ever task I take on board, I enjoy working as a team or I am very capable and disciplined to work by myself. I love gardening, swimming, table tennis , and cooking.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Pinewood Dental Group
09.2005 - 03.2023
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- 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.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Aided in the development of staff training materials, fostering a cohesive team environment focused on continuous improvement.
- 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Skills
- Patient Education
- Clinical Support
- Patient Services
- Procedure Support
- Equipment Sterilization
- Patient Relations
- Inventory Management
- Sanitation Protocols
- Dental Staff Support
- Patient Intake Procedures
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Sterilization Techniques
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Treatment Room Setup
- Dental Staff Assistance
- Restorative Procedures
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Pinewood Dental Group
09.2005 - 03.2023