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PETER OFOSU LARBI

ACCRA

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant

37 Military Hospital
06.2017 - 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.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Take dental radiographs
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
  • Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.

Dental Surgery Assistant

Internship
08.2015 - 09.2016
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
  • Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.

Pupil Teacher

Parent Care School
07.2011 - 08.2012
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.

Education

Diploma Dental Surgery Assistant - Dental Assisting

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Kintampo, Ghana
06.2015

Skills

  • Patient Intake Procedures
  • Dental Radiography
  • Electronic Charting
  • Oral Surgery
  • Strong Manual Dexterity
  • Patient Counseling
  • Infection Control Proficiency
  • Dental Office Administration
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Customer Service
  • Instrument Sterilization
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Sanitation Protocols
  • Dental Staff Support
  • Detail-oriented mindset
  • Organizational skills
  • Periodontal treatment support
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Patient Education
  • Clinical Support
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Appointment scheduling efficiency
  • Oral hygiene education
  • Dental materials knowledge
  • Digital radiography proficiency
  • Team Collaboration
  • Medical Records Management
  • Infection control expertise
  • Sterilization techniques mastery
  • Conflict resolution strategies
  • Patient care excellence
  • Patient Relations
  • Time management capabilities
  • Dental procedure assistance
  • X-Ray Processing
  • Office Management
  • Treatment Room Setup
  • Inventory Management
  • Procedure Support
  • Patient Services
  • Dental Staff Assistance
  • Sterilization Techniques
  • Disinfection and Sterilization
  • Personable Communication
  • EMR Software
  • CPR/AED
  • Emergency Dental Care
  • Document Management
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Relationship Building
  • Office Administration
  • Oral Hygiene Techniques
  • Instrument Tray Preparation

Certification

Allied Health Professional Council

  • RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
  • Licensed Dental Surgery Assistant

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

37 Military Hospital
06.2017 - Current

Dental Surgery Assistant

Internship
08.2015 - 09.2016

Pupil Teacher

Parent Care School
07.2011 - 08.2012

Diploma Dental Surgery Assistant - Dental Assisting

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

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