Alexis Hicks
Bossier City,LA
Summary
Skilled dental assistant with experience and training necessary to assist the hygienist and dentist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Taylor Dental
Shreveport, LA
06.2021 - Current
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Exposed, developed, and mounted dental x-rays.
- Assisted in coronal polishing.
- Assisted hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for the next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, preventative care measures and post-treatment instructions.
- See 40-50 patients per day
- Cleaned and disinfected surfaces in operatories between patients.
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Peachtree For Kids
04.2014 - 05.2021
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, pulp/crowns, casts and impressions.
- Assisted in administering nitrous oxide.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- See 40-50 patients per day
- Assisted the endodontist with various dental treatments such as root canal therapy, apicoectomy, and re-treatment of root canals.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Southern University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA12.2021
Skills
- Chairside Assistance
- Enthusiastic
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Digital Radiographs
- Coronal Polishing
- Communication
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month, June 2019 - Peachtree for Kids
- Collaborated with a team of 30 in participation of Dentistry from the Heart.
- Partnered with SUSLA and Miles for Smiles for the Heart of Dentistry dental event in April 2023
Additional Information
CPR Certified
Certification
- Radiographic Techniques and Safety Certificate - Medcom
- AHA and Basic Life Support Certification
Timeline
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Taylor Dental
06.2021 - Current
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Peachtree For Kids
04.2014 - 05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Southern University At Shreveport
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Grambling State University