Alexis Belcher
Chapmanville
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with proven expertise at Ghareeb Dental Group and Kalaskey Pediatric Dentistry, excelling in digital X-ray proficiency and patient education. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency through effective team collaboration and meticulous sterilization techniques. Committed to promoting oral health awareness while ensuring a safe, organized treatment environment for optimal patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Kalaskey Pediatric Dentistry
Chapmanville
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted in Oral Conscious Sedation
- Certified monitor for OCS
- went with the Dr. to CAMC women’s and children’s along with the Surgery Center to assist with full mouth rehabilitation cases
- PALS training completed
- Assisted dentists during procedures by preparing instruments and materials.
- Maintained patient records and medical histories for accurate dental care.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and placing orders as needed.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Assisted pediatric dentists during examinations and treatments for young patients.
- Educated children and parents on proper oral hygiene techniques and practices.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies efficiently.
- Supported patients in feeling comfortable and calm during dental procedures.
- Educated parents on proper oral hygiene techniques for children.
- Assisted dentists in providing dental treatment to pediatric patients.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Dental Assistant
Ghareeb Dental Group
Saint Albans
05.2022 - 08.2025
- Assisted with patient intake, ensuring accurate information collection and efficient processing.
- Prepared treatment rooms, maintaining cleanliness and organization for optimal workflow.
- Supported dental procedures by passing instruments and ensuring availability of necessary supplies.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, promoting overall dental health awareness.
- Sterilized tools and equipment following safety protocols to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Documented patient records accurately in electronic systems, facilitating effective communication within the team.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Dental Assistant
Mountain Laurel Integrated Healthcare
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows, improving operational efficiency in daily tasks.
- 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.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
Education
High School Diploma - Allied Health
Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College
Logan, WvSkills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Cross-training capabilities
- Impression taking skills
- Treatment room breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient education
- Dental material handling
- Electronic charting
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- Restorative procedures
- Inventory management
- Office administration duties
- Endodontic procedure assistance
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- OCS assistant/monitor
- PALS certification
- BLS
- N2O
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Kalaskey Pediatric Dentistry
08.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Ghareeb Dental Group
05.2022 - 08.2025
Dental Assistant
Mountain Laurel Integrated Healthcare
07.2021 - 10.2021
High School Diploma - Allied Health
Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College