Alana Whitt
South Bloomfield
Summary
Seeking employment in the dental industry as a Registered Dental Assistant
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted with patient intake processes, ensuring accurate documentation and efficient workflow.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies for dental procedures.
- Supported dentists during procedures, providing necessary tools and materials promptly.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene practices to promote better health outcomes.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a welcoming environment for patients, improving overall experience.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Dental Assistant
Dr Tracy Murray
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during procedures
- Supported dental team by organizing patient records and scheduling appointments.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-operative care instructions.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Dental Assistant
Graf Family Dental/ Graf Dental Surgery
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Assisted in implementing sterilization protocols and maintaining an orderly operatory to prioritize patient safety.
- Facilitated communication with patients to build trust and reduce anxiety while promoting oral health knowledge.
- Engaged in ongoing education to remain informed about advancements in dental technologies and practices.
- Collaborated with dentists and hygienists to improve treatment processes and patient care.
- Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and a caring approach to patient interactions, leading to high satisfaction levels.
- Assisted with oral surgeries involving sedation for all-on-4 implants. Supported procedures for all-on-6 implants and wisdom teeth extractions. Helped in full mouth restorations and extractions.
Education
Certificates - RDA, Dental Radiography, First Aid and CPR
Scioto County CTC
Lucasville, OH05.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Valley High School
Lucasville, OH05.2025
Skills
- Directed infection control practices to uphold safety standards in the clinic
- Oversaw comprehensive knowledge of dental anatomy for team training purposes
- Championed preventive procedures to promote community oral health
- Managed restorative methods to optimize patient satisfaction and outcomes
- Supervised chairside assistance efforts to enhance workflow efficiency
- Streamlined organization of dental supplies to improve operational efficiency
- Led problem-solving initiatives to address clinical challenges
- Fostered a collaborative team environment to achieve common goals
- Enhanced communication strategies with patients to improve understanding and compliance
- Administered radiology tasks to support accurate diagnostics
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
01.2026 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr Tracy Murray
06.2025 - 08.2025
Dental Assistant
Graf Family Dental/ Graf Dental Surgery
01.2025 - 05.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Valley High School
Certificates - RDA, Dental Radiography, First Aid and CPR
Scioto County CTC