Basetsana Ditiro
Dental Surgery Assistant
Gaborone,Botswana
Summary
Ambitious individual offers positive, can-do attitude to Dental Assistant role. Meticulous with excellent attention to detail for accurate, reliable task completion. Polite and well-presented, providing professional, punctual service. Dependable Dental Assistant with adaptable experience in patient support, instrument sterilisation and stock control. Delivers high-quality care whilst prioritising patient comfort for professional, friendly service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Dental Surgery Assistant
Fox Surgical Centre Day Hospital
Gaborone, Botswana
03.2023 - Current
- Educated patients in disease prevention and overall oral health.
- Developed detailed understanding of retail dental products to provide patient recommendations.
- Recorded data in patient medical charts using company EMR system.
- Carried out varied chairside support procedures while keeping patients calm and comfortable.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics such as patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Obtained dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods.
- Monitored patient flow and handled administrative duties to reduce wait times.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by prepping for permanent or temporary fillings.
- Sterilised dental tools and instruments between patients, maintaining impeccable hygiene standards.
- Explained dental procedures and reassured patients ahead of treatment.
Dental Administrator
Kewagamang Dental Clinic
Gaborone, Botswana
03.2015 - 11.2022
- Maintained updated calendar of appointments and special dates for healthcare team.
- Shared communications between medical staff and patients.
- Helped office staff prepare budgets and control expenses.
- Updated patient charts using electronic medical records system.
- Completed and processed forms for insurance billing and special claims.
- Prepared case histories with key information for clinical staff.
- Used spreadsheet software to track important data and identify administrative trends.
- Coordinated timely billing for appointments and procedures, preparing and distributing statements to patients.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Dental Surgery Assisting
Boitekanelo College
Mogoditshane08.2014
Skills
- Medical records management
- Dental radiography
- Infection control proficiency
- Insurance billing
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Patient schedule management
- Dental office administration
- Patient confidentiality
- Excel proficiency
- Four-handed procedures
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Dental Surgery Assistant
Fox Surgical Centre Day Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Dental Administrator
Kewagamang Dental Clinic
03.2015 - 11.2022
Certificate of Higher Education - Dental Surgery Assisting
Boitekanelo College