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THANDI LIZWANE

THANDI LIZWANE

DENTAL ASSISTANT
Gauteng ,Pretoria

Summary

Talented Dental Assistant with 12 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments. Reliable Dental Assistant with 12 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced professional with background in dental practice management. Offers expertise in sterilization procedures, infection control and oral health care. Detail-oriented ASSINTANT with experience providing direct patient care and office management in busy dental practices. Trained in sterilization procedures and patient relations. Highly skilled in dental radiography and patient charting. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level DENTAL ASSINTINGposition. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

REGESTERED WITH HPCSA

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Dr S Ramla
JHB, Gauteng
2018.01 - 2023.12
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 8 procedures daily.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • 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 sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.

Receptionist

Dr Z Crawley
Gauteng , Strubensvalley
1997.01 - 1999.12

Education

TSWANE UNIVERSTY
PRETORIA

Skills

Patient intake procedures

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I AM CHRISTIAN

I LOVE WORKING WITH KIDS AND AM TEAM WORKER AND PTS ARE MY PRIORITY .

I CAN WORK IN THEATER AS WELL

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dr S Ramla
2018.01 - 2023.12

Receptionist

Dr Z Crawley
1997.01 - 1999.12

TSWANE UNIVERSTY
THANDI LIZWANEDENTAL ASSISTANT