Aspiring dental student with extensive clinical exposure, including chairside assistance and digital impressions. Committed to integrating scientific knowledge with patient-centered care to enhance treatment experiences and outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant Intern
Fenton Family Dental
Waldorf
01.2026 - Current
Assisted dentists chairside during restorative, surgical, emergency, and prosthetic procedures, preparing operatories, seating patients, reviewing health histories, and following sterilization protocols to ensure safe and effective care.
Supported dentists during patient examinations and dental procedures in a clinical setting.
Prepared treatment rooms for patient procedures, maintaining cleanliness to enhance patient comfort and readiness.
Managed patient records and scheduled appointments, streamlining processes to enhance patient flow and support office efficiency.
Dental Clinical Experience – Chairside & Imaging Support
Private Dental Practices
05.2023 - 08.2023
Assisted chairside with multiple dentists, enhancing patient care during diverse clinical procedures
Performed dental radiographs under direct supervision
Conducted iTero intraoral scans for digital impressions
Observed and supported procedures including root canal therapy, dental implants, crowns, and restorative fillings
Supported treatment planning and patient education, contributing to streamlined clinical workflow
Maintained infection control standards and operatory preparation
Dental Shadowing Experience
Multiple Providers
05.2023 - 08.2023
shadowed general dentists during examinations and procedures, enhancing understanding of clinical practices
Observed clinical decision-making, patient education, and interdisciplinary care
gained insight into professional responsibilities, emphasizing importance of patient-centered care
Dental Hygiene Assistant – Clinical Support
Private Dental Practice
06.2021 - 08.2021
Supported dental hygienists during preventive care and maintenance appointments to enhance patient comfort and care quality
Conducted iTero intraoral scans and supported patient preparation
Assisted with operatory setup, breakdown, and infection control protocols
Performed dental radiographs under direct supervision
Monitored patient-provider communication and contributed to long-term oral health management strategies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
05-2025
Skills
Chairside assistance
Dental radiography
X-ray imaging
Digital impressions
Endodontic assistance
Infection control
Clinical observation
Patient communication
Dental Shadowing Experience
Dental Shadowing Experience, Multiple Providers, 05/23, 08/23, Shadowed general dentists during examinations and procedures, Observed clinical decision-making, patient education, and interdisciplinary care, Gained insight into professional responsibilities and patient-centered dentistry
Dental Clinical Experience
Dental Clinical Experience – Chairside & Imaging Support, Private Dental Practices, 05/23, 08/23, 600-700, Assisted chairside with multiple dentists during a wide range of clinical procedures, Performed dental radiographs under direct supervision, Conducted iTero intraoral scans for digital impressions, Observed and supported procedures including root canal therapy, dental implants, crowns, and restorative fillings, Gained exposure to treatment planning, patient education, and clinical workflow, Maintained infection control standards and operatory preparation
Dental Hygiene Assistant – Clinical Support, Private Dental Practice, 06/21, 08/21, 500, Assisted dental hygienists during preventive care and maintenance appointments, Performed dental radiographs under direct supervision, Conducted iTero intraoral scans and supported patient preparation, Assisted with operatory setup, breakdown, and infection control protocols, Observed patient-provider communication and long-term oral health management
Academic Research Experience
Final Research Project – Chemistry Course, Investigated the impact of fluoride on tooth enamel integrity, with emphasis on fluoride’s interaction with hydroxyapatite, Applied chemical principles to mechanisms of caries prevention and enamel remineralization, Connected foundational chemistry concepts to clinical dentistry applications
Affiliations
Volunteer- Assisted park rangers with habitat restoration activities, including invasive species removal and environmental cleanup.
Timeline
Dental Assistant Intern
Fenton Family Dental
01.2026 - Current
Dental Clinical Experience – Chairside & Imaging Support