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
Accra, Ghana
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
Accra, Ghana
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
Kasoa (Awutu Senya East)Central Region
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, Ghana06.2015
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