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Kayla Silvers

Spotsylvania

Summary

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.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Dental Assistant

Pennys Dental Temps
Richmond
01.2025 - Current

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.

Dental Assistant

Lees Family Dentistry
Richmond
10.2024 - 01.2025

• 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.

Dental Assistant

Family Dentistry
Richmond
12.2023 - 10.2024

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.

Education

Northern Virginia Community College
Woodbridge

Freedom High School
Woodbridge, VA

Skills

  • Digital x-rays
  • Chairside assisting
  • Four-handed dentistry
  • Sterilization and infection control
  • Temporary crown fabrication
  • Alginate impressions
  • Patient education and communication
  • Charting and clinical notes
  • Treatment planning support
  • Room setup and breakdown
  • Pediatric assisting
  • Supply management
  • Adaptability to new offices

Certification

x-ray certification

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Pennys Dental Temps
01.2025 - Current

Dental Assistant

Lees Family Dentistry
10.2024 - 01.2025

Dental Assistant

Family Dentistry
12.2023 - 10.2024

Northern Virginia Community College

Freedom High School
Kayla Silvers