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Cecile  Bezuidenhout

Cecile Bezuidenhout

Dental Assistant Receptionist
Bach Close Street 65 Carmen Villas Complex's Sonstraal Heights Durbanville

Summary

Dynamic dental assistant with extensive experience at Dr. Abderoof Dental and Ortho, excelling in patient services and clinical support. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and meticulous equipment sterilization. Skilled in performing complex procedures and managing administrative tasks, ensuring a seamless and safe dental environment.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Dental Assistant

Dr Spanengberg Half Days 0219768107 0839435994
03.2025 - Current

Dental assistant duties 1 Root canals 2 Scale and Polish 3 Bleaching 4 Bridge and Crowning 5 Fillings 6 Extractions 7 Mixing of Materials 8 Implants 9 Scrubbing and Sterilising of Equipment 10 Digital X-Rays Pan Machine 11 Normal Bookings 12 Theatre bookings 13 Liasing with medical Aids 14 Answering Telephone Calls 15 Filling 16 General Admin 17 Reception Duties 18 Handling of General Debtor Queries by email Correspondence or Telephone 19 Handling Petty Cash 20 Preparing Invoices and Statements 21 Dropboxs Computer Programs Elixer Panacea Medemass Medap Mdent Goodx Webb fresha partner account Microsoft word and Excel Exact dental system Quotations treatment plans 22 Theatre Experience and 23 Ortho Experience

Dental Assistant Receptionist

Dr Abderoof Dental and Ortho 0219811746
07.2023 - 03.2025
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
  • Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.

Dental Assistant Intern

Dentist Temp
08.2004 - 05.2023

Dental assistant duties

Dental Assistant

Dentist Dr Werner Strydom
11.2016 - 08.2019

Filling

Answering Phone

Receptionist Assistant

Bookings

Dental assistant duties

Dental Assistant

Dentist Dr Venter 0215573427
10.2003 - 04.2004

Dental Assistant normal duties

Dental Assistant

Dentist Dr Nel 0215531404
06.2003 - 09.2003

Filling

Answering Phone

Receptionist Assistant

Bookings

Emails

Dental duties

Receptionist

Dr's DE Bruyn Barnard 0219488020
01.2001 - 12.2002

Filling

Answering Phone

Bookings

Emails

Education

Master of Science - Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Cource
Welgemoed Cape Town
01.2003

Skills

Equipment sterilization

Patient services

Patient counseling

Clinical support

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dr Spanengberg Half Days 0219768107 0839435994
03.2025 - Current

Dental Assistant Receptionist

Dr Abderoof Dental and Ortho 0219811746
07.2023 - 03.2025

Dental Assistant

Dentist Dr Werner Strydom
11.2016 - 08.2019

Dental Assistant Intern

Dentist Temp
08.2004 - 05.2023

Dental Assistant

Dentist Dr Venter 0215573427
10.2003 - 04.2004

Dental Assistant

Dentist Dr Nel 0215531404
06.2003 - 09.2003

Receptionist

Dr's DE Bruyn Barnard 0219488020
01.2001 - 12.2002

Master of Science - Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Cource
Cecile Bezuidenhout Dental Assistant Receptionist