Alexa Weber
Summary
Recent dental hygiene graduate seeking a position in a patient-centered dental office where I can utilize my skills and knowledge to provide exceptional care to patients.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Becker Dental Company
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Dental Assistant
Distinctive Smile Design
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL05.2024
Skills
- Reviewing and updating medical history
- Discussing the effects of oral health on overall health with patients
- Performing intra/extra oral exams and documenting findings
- Completing oral assessments, including periodontal charting
- Exposing diagnostic dental radiographs
- Performing oral prophylaxis and root planing
- Proficient with magnetostrictive ultrasonic and hand instruments
- Customizing oral hygiene home care plans for each patient and demonstrating proper home care techniques
- Administering local anesthesia and nitrous oxide-oxygen
- Utilizing fluoride and sealants for cavity prevention and protection
Certification
- State of Illinois Registered Dental Hygiene License, Expected in May - June 2024
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certified, 08/01/22, Present
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation Certificate, 03/30/24
- Local Anesthesia Certificate, 03/23/24
- Community Dental Health Coordinator Certificate of Completion, 05/10/24
Affiliations
- American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA)
- Student American Dental Hygienists' Association (SADHA)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Becker Dental Company
08.2021 - 08.2022
Dental Assistant
Distinctive Smile Design
05.2020 - 08.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Prairie State College
- State of Illinois Registered Dental Hygiene License, Expected in May - June 2024
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certified, 08/01/22, Present
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation Certificate, 03/30/24
- Local Anesthesia Certificate, 03/23/24
- Community Dental Health Coordinator Certificate of Completion, 05/10/24
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