Example dental assistant resume experience

If you are a dental assistant what experience should you include in your resume? This article should give you some examples of the sort of experience that an employer is looking for on a resume for a dental assistant.

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Example dental assistant resume experience:

The name of each of your employers and your job titles.
A list of your administrative and clerical duties and practical work in the surgery.
Preparation of the surgery prior to patients arrival, sterilizing equipment and ensuring all equipment is ready and the waiting area is clean.
Making patients feel comfortable and at ease.
Amending patient records and taking down notes that are dictated by the dentist.
Mixing fillings and materials.
Assisting the dentist during dental procedures.
Acting as a receptionist (if applicable), answering telephone calls, greeting patients and making patient appointments.
Organizing and filing patient records.
Sending out reminder letters to patients for appointments.
Any new procedures, practices and processes that you have developed.
How you have reduced costs / saved money?
How you have improved efficiency / productivity?
How you have increased / helped to increase revenues and profits (if relevant)?
Any other achievements that have benefited your employers.

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