
Experienced dental assistant with strong clinical and patient-care skills in general, cosmetic, restorative, and pediatric dentistry. Skilled in X-rays, chairside assisting, sterilization, impressions, and temporary crowns. Adaptable, reliable, and able to quickly learn new office systems through extensive temping experience. Known for calm communication, patient comfort, and supporting smooth office flow.
Adjust quickly to new offices, workflows, and dentists' preferences.
• Assist chairside for fillings, crowns, extractions, root canals, and pediatric visits.
• Take digital X-rays and intraoral photos.
• Follow strict infection control and sterilization protocols.
• Prepare operatories, manage room turnover, and maintain instruments.
• Took accurate digital X-rays to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Assisted with impressions, temporary crowns, whitening, and Invisalign.
• Maintained a clean, organized sterilization area, following OSHA and HIPAA standards.
• Updated charts, notes, and treatment records.
Supported the flow of daily operations and patient communication.
Supported extractions, fillings, crowns, pediatric care, and emergencies.
• Took alginate impressions and fabricated temporary crowns.
• Documented procedures and updated patient charts.
Helped ease nervous patients, and explained treatment steps clearly.
• Supported the front desk with scheduling and insurance verification when needed.