Diligent dental assistant with comprehensive background in dental assisting. Successfully supported dental procedures and ensured patient comfort, contributing to improved practice efficiency. Demonstrating competence in sterilization techniques and patient record management, consistently maintaining high standards of care. Proven ability to schedule patients' efficiently through proactive appointment reminders, reducing cancellations significantly.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant 1
Neibauer Dental Care
08.2025 - Current
Recorded patient medical histories and updated electronic health records accurately.
Scheduled appointments and managed patient flow efficiently throughout the day.
Conducted inventory management for dental supplies, ensuring availability for procedures.
Engaged in ongoing training to enhance skills in dental assisting protocols and technologies.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Assisted in patient preparation and comfort before dental procedures.
Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
Supported dentists during procedures by providing necessary tools and materials.
Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
Facilitated patient education on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved dental health.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Dental Assistant 1
Team Placement Service's Inc.
03.2014 - 01.2025
Supported dentists during procedures by providing necessary tools and materials.
Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo, oral surgery, restorative procedures.
Facilitated patient education on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved dental health.
Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
Collaborated with dental team to develop treatment plans, ensuring patient needs were met comprehensively.
Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Expanded Functions Dental Assisting
Fortis College
Landover, MD
01-2013
High School Diploma -
James Madison High School
Norcross, GA
08-2010
Skills
Dental impressions
Dental Radiology certified MD/VA
Equipment sterilization
Appointment scheduling
Professionalism and etiquette
Team collaboration
Knowledgeable in Dentrix and Eaglesoft
Complex Problem-solving
Patient data gathering
HIPAA compliance
Dental terminology
OSHA regulations
Four-handed procedures
Certified in CPR/AED
Customer service
Timeline
Dental Assistant 1
Neibauer Dental Care
08.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant 1
Team Placement Service's Inc.
03.2014 - 01.2025
Certificate of Technical Studies - Expanded Functions Dental Assisting