Morgan B. Bergeron
Port Barre
Summary
Professional appearance and demeanor. Adaptable to a variety of people and situations.
Enthusiastic, honest, dedicated, hardworking, team player, compassionate, and committed to excellence
to excellence
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Melissa Ritter
Opelousas
07.2022 - Current
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
Dental Assistant
Quest pediatric dentistry
Lafayette
07.2018 - 07.2022
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Ted Ardoin
Ville Platte
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures
- Assist in Endontics treatments
- Assist in Bone Graph Implants
- Take impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
- Perform X-rays (periapical and panorex)
- Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
- Record treatment information in patient records.
- Take and record medical and dental histories.
- Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
- Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, and maintain records using computer.
Receptionist
Danny’s Tire World
Opelousas
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Answered phones and directed to the appropriate department.
- Scheduled appointments.
- Calculated the customer’s bill.
- Received cash, checks and credit card payments from customers and recorded the amount received on repair order and/or counter ticket.
Dental Assistant (Temporary Position)
04.2016 - 08.2016
Dental Assistant
Hebert Family Dentistry
Carencro
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures
- Assist in Endontics treatments
- Assist in Orthodontics treatment
- Assist in Bone Graph Implants
- Take impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
- Perform X-rays (periapical and panorex)
- Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
- Record treatment information in patient records.
- Take and record medical and dental histories.
- Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
- Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, and maintain records using computer.
Administrative Assistant
Drs. Greene & Ellender Filing
Opelousas
06.2014 - 09.2015
- Receive and place telephone calls.
- Schedule and make appointments.
- Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
Dental Assistant
Gerald Chachere, DDS
Opelousas
08.2015 - 08.2015
Education
Dental Assistant -
Southwest Dental Academy
Broussard, LA08.2015
High School Diploma -
Opelousas Catholic High School
Opelousas, LA05.2015
Skills
- Treatment documentation
- Chair-side assistance
- Dental materials preparation
- Appointment scheduling
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Equipment sterilization
- Record keeping
- Patient assessment
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Dental records
- Impression taking skills
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient data gathering
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Oral hygiene education
- Taking X-rays
- Dental impressions
- Electronic charting
- Instrument preparation
- HIPAA compliance
- Treatment room setup
- Dental hygiene
- Infection control procedures
- Instrument selection
- Patient records gathering
- Radiography safety
- Dental procedure preparation
- Local anesthetic proficiency
- Patient scheduling
- Dental material handling
- Chairside assistance
- Dentrix proficiency
Certification
- Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
- CPR Certified, 03/01/19
- X-Ray Certified
Additional Information
Professional appearance and demeanor. Adaptable to a variety of people and situations. Enthusiastic, honest, dedicated, hardworking, team player, compassionate, and committed to excellence.
References
- Tim Hidalgo, Danny’s Tire World, 337-945-2800
- Rhonda Bergeron, Nurse Practitioner, 337-592-0700
- Wen Depriest, Office Manager, Drs. Greene & Ellender, 337-594-8958
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Melissa Ritter
07.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Quest pediatric dentistry
07.2018 - 07.2022
Dental Assistant
Dr. Ted Ardoin
11.2016 - 06.2018
Receptionist
Danny’s Tire World
08.2016 - 11.2016
Dental Assistant (Temporary Position)
04.2016 - 08.2016
Dental Assistant
Hebert Family Dentistry
09.2015 - 04.2016
Dental Assistant
Gerald Chachere, DDS
08.2015 - 08.2015
Administrative Assistant
Drs. Greene & Ellender Filing
06.2014 - 09.2015
Dental Assistant -
Southwest Dental Academy
High School Diploma -
Opelousas Catholic High School