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
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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
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