Alexis Ward
Hampton
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with proven expertise at Family Dental, excelling in patient relations and infection control. Adept at performing digital X-rays and ensuring a sterile environment, I enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and teamwork. Committed to promoting oral hygiene education, I consistently supported efficient dental procedures and improved overall patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Family Dental
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained a clean working environment in compliance with safety standards.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed follow-up communications effectively.
- Supported dentists by anticipating needs and providing necessary tools during treatments.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
Summer Child Care Assistant
Beginnings Child Development Center
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted in implementing daily educational activities fostering child development and engagement.
- Supported teachers in managing classroom environments, ensuring safety and adherence to guidelines.
- Facilitated age-appropriate play sessions, encouraging social interactions among children.
- Assisted with meal preparation and distribution, promoting healthy eating habits.
Education
Dental Assistant Certificate - Dental Assistant
New Horizons Reginal Education Center
Hampton, VA03-2025
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- X-ray processing
- Team collaboration
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient relations
- Treatment room breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient education
- Sanitation protocols
- Patient services
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- Dental staff assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Dental terminology
- Team collaboration abilities
- OSHA regulations
- Oral X-rays
- Chairside assistance
- Instrument selection
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Chair-side support
- Instrument preparation
- Surgical setup
- Taking X-rays
- Exam room setups
- Radiography safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Disinfection and sterilization
- Instrument tray preparation
- Full mouth radiographs
- Treatment room preparation
- Instrument sterilization
- Dental hygiene
Certification
- Dental Radiation Safety, Northern Va Community College- June 2025
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Family Dental
07.2025 - Current
Summer Child Care Assistant
Beginnings Child Development Center
05.2022 - 07.2022
Dental Assistant Certificate - Dental Assistant
New Horizons Reginal Education Center