Melanie Bergeron

Dental Assistant

Dr. Curtis H. Roy & Associates

09.2006 - Current

Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Enhanced team productivity by providing timely assistance during complex dental procedures.
Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.