Alechia Shrewsbury
Pasadena,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Dental Assistant skilled in patient management, digital radiography, and chair-side assistance. Committed to maintaining a sterile environment and enhancing patient care through effective team collaboration and communication.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Cabrera Dental Associates
Houston, Tx
11.2024 - 07.2026
- Assisted dentists with patient examinations and procedures.
- Assisted dentists chair-side during procedures, ensuring smooth workflow by passing instruments and holding suction devices.
- Prepared treatment rooms for dental procedures and patient visits.
- Operated dental equipment, including X-ray machines and suction devices.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained a clean working environment.
- Worked closely with dental team to enhance patient care and support treatment objectives.
- Maintained organized patient records and efficiently scheduled appointments, contributing to streamlined patient flow.
Dental Assistant
Joy Dental Center
Baytown, Tx
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisted dentists with patient examinations and procedures.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Compiled and analyzed patient records and health history for efficient assessments, diagnoses, and treatment by dentists.
- Coordinated with dental team to optimize patient care and enhance overall treatment experience.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained a clean working environment.
- Arranged dental instruments and equipment methodically before each procedure.
- Managed scheduling of appointments, answered calls, and updated patient records to support office operations and improve patient flow.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Ideal Dental
Clear Lake, Tx
01.2016 - 11.2023
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, ensuring smooth operations and supporting dentist efficiency.
- Assisted dentists with patient examinations and procedures, ensuring efficient workflow.
- Collaborated with the dental team to ensure effective patient care and seamless communication.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care, contributing to better health outcomes.
- Managed patient records and scheduled appointments, enhancing office workflow and patient experience.
- Operated dental equipment, including x-ray machines and suction devices, to enhance diagnostic accuracy.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to maintain a sterile environment.
Dental Assistant
Sun Dental Deer Park
Deer Park, WashingtTxon
05.2014 - 01.2016
- Assisted dentists during patient examinations and procedures to enhance treatment accuracy.
- Prepared treatment rooms for dental procedures and patient visits to ensure a safe and efficient environment.
- Collaborated with dental team to streamline patient care processes and improve overall patient experience.
Dental Assistant
Crosby Family Dental
Crosby, NoTxrth Dakota
12.2013 - 05.2015
- Supported dentists during patient examinations and procedures, ensuring a smooth workflow and optimal patient care.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Facilitated laboratory procedures by mixing impression materials and pouring casts from impressions, contributing to accurate dental models.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained a clean working environment.
- Organized patient records and coordinated appointment scheduling, enhancing office efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Education
Dental Assisting
Astrodome Career Center
Houston, TX10-2013
Skills
- Chairside support
- Digital radiography
- Oral X-rays
- Radiography safety
- Treatment room preparation
- Equipment operation
- Sterilization techniques
- Dental sterilization
- Sanitation protocols
- Impression techniques
- Restorative dentistry
- Surgical assistance
- Endodontic support
- Periodontal treatment assistance
- Oral surgery
- HIPAA compliance
- Record management
- Patient management
- Patient scheduling
- Appointment scheduling
- Time management
- Work organization
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Strong manual dexterity
- Four-handed procedures
- Exam room setups
- Dental material handling
- Dental vocabulary
- Professional etiquette
- HIPAA compliance
- Proficient in Eaglesoft
- Impression techniques
- Dental material handling
- Sterilization techniques
- Oral surgery
- Equipment sterilization
- Proficient in Eaglesoft
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Cabrera Dental Associates
11.2024 - 07.2026
Dental Assistant
Joy Dental Center
11.2023 - 11.2024
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Ideal Dental
01.2016 - 11.2023
Dental Assistant
Sun Dental Deer Park
05.2014 - 01.2016
Dental Assistant
Crosby Family Dental
12.2013 - 05.2015
Dental Assisting
Astrodome Career Center