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Alee Kham

Alee Kham

Registered Dental Assistant | Psychology Student At The University Of Texas At Arlington
DFW,TX

Summary

Reliable Dental Assistant with 4 years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with 4 - hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, organization and preparing materials for impressions, restorations and etc. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients as well as being a responsible team-player.

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My life is my message.
Mohandas Gandhi

Overview

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Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Grapevine Family Dentistry
Grapevine , TX
2020.05 - Current
  • Expose and process dental X-rays; maintain patient records and lab equipment; sterilize instruments; assist office manager with patient scheduling, billing and insurance claims; and educate patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
  • Maintain clean, sterile and positive environments optimizing patient comfort and safety.
  • Built a loyal patient following; frequently requested by patients to serve as their dental assistant.
  • Worked chairside assisting family dentist with routine cleaning and specialized procedures, making patients feel as relaxed as possible and preparing them for treatment.
  • Gained experience in fabricating crowns, pouring impressions, trimming models and preparing orthodontic equipment; and assisting with extractions, impactions, fillings, implants, sedations, local anesthesia, suture placements/removals and biopsies.
  • Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
  • Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
  • Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
  • Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
  • Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
  • Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
  • Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Provide outstanding customer service in a professional manner.
  • Familiar with Open Dental.

Dental Assistant

Prosper Smiles
Prosper , TX
2020.01 - 2020.03
  • Expose and process dental X-rays; maintain patient records and lab equipment; sterilize instruments; assist office manager with patient scheduling, billing and insurance claims; and educate patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
  • Maintain clean, sterile and positive environments optimizing patient comfort and safety.
  • Built a loyal patient following; frequently requested by patients to serve as their dental assistant.
  • Worked chairside assisting family dentist with routine cleaning and specialized procedures, making patients feel as relaxed as possible and preparing them for treatment.
  • Gained experience in fabricating crowns, pouring impressions, trimming models and preparing orthodontic equipment; and assisting with extractions, impactions, fillings, implants, sedations, local anesthesia, suture placements/removals and biopsies.
  • Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
  • Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
  • Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
  • Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
  • Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
  • Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
  • Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Provide outstanding customer service in a professional manner.
  • Familiar with Open Dental.

Dental Assistant

Paragon Dentistry
, TX
2019.05 - 2019.12
  • Maintain clean, sterile and positive environments optimizing patient comfort and safety.
  • Built a loyal patient following; frequently requested by patients to serve as their dental assistant.
  • Worked chairside assisting dentist with routine cleaning and specialized procedures, making patients feel as relaxed as possible and preparing them for treatment.
  • Gained experience in exposing and processing X-rays, panoramic, intraoral images ; fabricating crowns, pouring impressions, trimming models and preparing orthodontic equipment; and assisting with extractions, impactions, fillings, implants, local anesthesia, suture placements/removals and biopsies.
  • Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
  • Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
  • Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
  • Educate patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
  • Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
  • Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
  • Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
  • Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Provide outstanding customer service in a professional manner.
  • Organization of lab cases (incoming and outcoming).
  • Provide list of inventory count and orders to be made.
  • Assist dentist with nitrous oxide.
  • Able to chart various numbers regarding full Perio exam.
  • Polished and flossed patients as needed.
  • Enter treatment doctor recommended patient to get.
  • Provide outstanding customer service.
  • Complete patient notes as needed.
  • Professional attitude with knowledge of latest technology.
  • Confirm/follow up with patient appointments.
  • Verify insurance.

Lead Dental Assistant

West Frisco Dental & Implants
Frisco , TX
2018.08 - 2019.05
  • Maintain clean, sterile and positive environments optimizing patient comfort and safety.
  • Built a loyal patient following; frequently requested by patients to serve as their dental assistant.
  • Worked chairside assisting dentist with routine cleaning and specialized procedures, making patients feel as relaxed as possible and preparing them for treatment.
  • Gained experience in exposing and processing X-rays, 3D scanning, panoramic, intraoral images ; fabricating crowns, pouring impressions, trimming models and preparing orthodontic equipment; and assisting with extractions, impactions, fillings, implants, local anesthesia, suture placements/removals and biopsies.
  • Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
  • Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
  • Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
  • Educate patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
  • Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
  • Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
  • Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
  • Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Provide outstanding customer service in a professional manner.
  • Organization of lab cases (incoming and outcoming).
  • Provide list of inventory count and orders to be made.
  • Assist dentist with IV sedation, oral sedation and nitrous oxide.
  • Able to chart various numbers regarding full Perio exam.
  • Polished and flossed patients as needed.
  • Enter treatment doctor recommended patient to have.
  • Provide outstanding customer service.
  • Complete patient notes as needed.
  • Professional attitude with knowledge of latest technology.

Dental Assistant

Lakeside Dental
Little Elm , TX
2018.03 - 2018.08
  • Expose and process dental X-rays; maintain patient records and lab equipment; sterilize instruments and educate patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
  • Maintain clean, sterile and positive environments optimizing patient comfort and safety.
  • Built a loyal patient following; frequently requested by patients to serve as their dental assistant.
  • Worked chairside assisting dentist with routine cleaning and specialized procedures, making patients feel as relaxed as possible and preparing them for treatment.
  • Gained experience in exposing and processing X-rays; fabricating crowns, pouring impressions, trimming models and preparing orthodontic equipment; and assisting with extractions, impactions, fillings, implants, local anesthesia, suture placements/removals and biopsies.
  • Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
  • Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
  • Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
  • Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
  • Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
  • Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
  • Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Sales Support Representative

AT&T – Fayetteville, AR
2014.06 - 2018.02
  • Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
  • Greet customers entering establishments.
  • Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.
  • Calculate total payments received during a time period, and reconcile this with total sales.
  • Inventory control and management.
  • Accomplish back office duties such as shipping devices back and inspecting.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

The University Of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
2021.01 - Current

Bachelor of Arts -

Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX
2020.05 - 2020.07

Bachelor of Arts -

Collin County Community College District
Frisco, TX
2019.01 - 2019.10

Associates of Science - Liberal Arts

NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR
2013.08 - 2017.08

High School Diploma -

Springdale High School
Springdale, AR
2010.08 - 2013.05

Additional Information

  • I am a survivor of a very rare skin disorder called Stephen Johnson Syndrome. I've been fully recovered since December of 2019.
  • Very Adventurous and Spontaneous

Languages

Laotian

Certification

Registered Dental Assistant License - 2017-2023

Timeline

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

The University Of Texas At Arlington
2021.01 - Current

Bachelor of Arts -

Tarrant County College District
2020.05 - 2020.07

Dental Assistant

Grapevine Family Dentistry
2020.05 - Current

Dental Assistant

Prosper Smiles
2020.01 - 2020.03

Dental Assistant

Paragon Dentistry
2019.05 - 2019.12

Bachelor of Arts -

Collin County Community College District
2019.01 - 2019.10

Lead Dental Assistant

West Frisco Dental & Implants
2018.08 - 2019.05

Dental Assistant

Lakeside Dental
2018.03 - 2018.08

Sales Support Representative

AT&T – Fayetteville, AR
2014.06 - 2018.02

Associates of Science - Liberal Arts

NorthWest Arkansas Community College
2013.08 - 2017.08

High School Diploma -

Springdale High School
2010.08 - 2013.05

Registered Dental Assistant License - 2017-2023

Alee KhamRegistered Dental Assistant | Psychology Student At The University Of Texas At Arlington