Selma Iimene
Ondangwa,Oshana
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Phina Dental Clinic, excelling in digital X-ray techniques and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety during procedures while effectively preparing dental materials. Skilled in chair-side assistance, ensuring seamless support for dentists and fostering a positive patient experience.
Friendly dental assistant with several years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dental Assistant
Phina Dental Clinic
Ondangwa
11.2018 - Current
- Assisted dentists during procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- 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.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Education
Oshakati Combined School
Oshakati , NamSelf Trained Dental Assistant
Skills
- digital X-ray techniques
- dental materials preparation
- patient education
- chair-side assistance
- Orthodontic procedures
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Phina Dental Clinic
11.2018 - Current
Oshakati Combined School
Self Trained Dental Assistant