Alexandra Nicholson
Geneva,NY
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Ahmed Eid
Rochester, NY
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Greenbaum
Port Washington, NY
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Dental Assistant
Advanced DDS
Westbury, NY
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Supported dentist with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
- Assisted dentist with completing procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Finger Lakes Community College
Canandaigua, NY05-2026
High School Diploma -
Schrieber High School
Port Washington, NY06.2017
Skills
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Oral X-Rays
- Chairside assistance
- Exam room set up
- Work ethic
- Clear communication
- Welcoming customers
- Empathetic
- Good Teamwork
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Ahmed Eid
12.2022 - 02.2024
Dental Assistant
Advanced DDS
03.2019 - 05.2019
Dental Assistant
Dr. Greenbaum
08.2018 - 06.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Finger Lakes Community College
High School Diploma -
Schrieber High School