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Cathy Vorster
Dental Assistant And Front Desk Receptionist
Pretoria
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Smiles 4 All Dental Studio, excelling in patient care and efficient chairside support for complex dental procedures. Skilled in equipment sterilization and proficient in Elexer and Goodex, enhancing office efficiency and patient satisfaction. Demonstrated success in emergency situations, showcasing exceptional organizational skills and a compassionate approach.
Reliable Dental Assistant with 27 years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with (4) hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs,and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Dental Assistant and Front Desk Receptionist
Smiles 4 All Dental Studio
Pretoria
09.2024 - Current
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for (8) procedures daily.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Jon Seeliger
Pretoria
02.2008 - 11.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Education
No Degree - Dental Assisting in Four Hand Dentistry
Pretoria Technicon
Pretoria 04.2001 -
Skills
Equipment sterilization
Inventory management
Appointment scheduling
Oral surgery assistance
Infection control proficiency
Treatment room setup
Knowledgeable in Elexer, Goodex, MS Office
Patient intake procedures
Taking X-rays
Four-handed procedures
Certification
Certified Dental Assistant
Interests
Decopash
Fishing
Timeline
Dental Assistant and Front Desk Receptionist
Smiles 4 All Dental Studio
09.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. Jon Seeliger
02.2008 - 11.2023
No Degree - Dental Assisting in Four Hand Dentistry
Pretoria Technicon
04.2001 -
Certified Dental Assistant
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