MICHELLE M. SAMSON
Dental Assistant
Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
Summary
Talented Dental Assistant with 6 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting Orthodontist and General Dentist. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Dental Assistant
AL BAHRI DENTAL AND ORTHODONTIC CENTER, MAIN STREET NEAR CLOCK TOWER
AIN
11.2016 - Current
- Performed Orthodontic chair-side duties for Ortho-dentistry
- Performing series of x-rays (OPG and Cephalogram) and Diagnostic Aids (Diagnostic cast and Photos)
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Booked patient appointments and managed treatment details using Dok32 system.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Assisted dentist with paperwork and billing protocol for both routine and less common procedures.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing patients, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
Dental Assistant
SPECIALIZED MEDICAL CARE HOSPITAL
03.2016 - 11.2016
- AL JAHILI DISTRICT,
- Assisting with General Dentist Practioner
Dentist, Proprietor
DENTIX DENTAL CLINIC, KAMUNING
QUEZON CITY
01.2012 - 01.2016
- General Dentistry Practicing Orthodontics
Associate Dentist
VALDEZCO AND ASSOCIATES DENTAL CLINIC, SHAW
01.2009 - 01.2012
- General Dentistry
- Manage patient records and schedules (Consultation/treatment)
- Supervise operation of Clinic.
Education
. Korean Language -
University of the Philippines
Doctor of Dental Medicine - undefined
Emilio Aguinaldo Colleges
01.2005 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Preparatory Dentistry
Centro Escolar University
01.2001 - 01.2005
Centro Escolar University
Mendiola Manila, Philippines 01.1999 - 01.2001
High School Diploma -
St. Patrick School
Quezon City, Philippines 04.1999 - 04.1995
Skills
Good Communication and People Skills
Dental office administration
Dental impression specialist
Dental staff assistance
Patient data gathering
Dental radiography
Strong manual dexterity
Treatment room cleanup
Equipment sterilization
Infection control proficiency
Data confidentiality measures
Patient relations
Team collaboration
Electronic Charting
Proficient in Dentimax and Dok32
Accomplishments
- BLS Training – August 2022
- Orthodontic Lectures and Hands On Workshop – International Association for Orthodontics
- Improved patient education by working with dentists to create patient education program covering general dental hygiene and post-surgical care.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
AL BAHRI DENTAL AND ORTHODONTIC CENTER, MAIN STREET NEAR CLOCK TOWER
11.2016 - Current
Dental Assistant
SPECIALIZED MEDICAL CARE HOSPITAL
03.2016 - 11.2016
Dentist, Proprietor
DENTIX DENTAL CLINIC, KAMUNING
01.2012 - 01.2016
Associate Dentist
VALDEZCO AND ASSOCIATES DENTAL CLINIC, SHAW
01.2009 - 01.2012
Doctor of Dental Medicine - undefined
Emilio Aguinaldo Colleges
01.2005 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Preparatory Dentistry
Centro Escolar University
01.2001 - 01.2005
High School Diploma -
St. Patrick School
04.1999 - 04.1995
Centro Escolar University
01.1999 - 01.2001
. Korean Language -
University of the Philippines