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Allison Foster

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Proven Dental Assistant with expertise in dental radiography and a strong background in equipment sterilization, demonstrated across roles at leading pediatric dentistry clinics including Carolina Kids Dentistry. Excelled in enhancing dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction through exceptional chairside assistance and adherence to HIPAA compliance. Skilled in both technical and interpersonal aspects of dental support.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Carolina Kids Dentistry
2024.05 - Current
  • 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.
  • 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

Toothtown Pediatric Dentistry
2024.01 - 2024.04
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.

Dental Assistant

Dentistry For Kids
2023.09 - 2024.01
  • 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.

Dental Assistant

Eastfield Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
2022.08 - 2023.08
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.

Dental Assistant

Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry
2012.04 - 2022.07

Education

Bachelor of Science - Dental

Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte NC
06.2000

Skills

Dental impressions

Dental Radiography

Digital X-Ray Proficiency

Equipment Sterilization

Treatment room setup

Sterilization techniques

X-Ray Processing

Appointment Scheduling

Professionalism and Etiquette

Dental terminology knowledge

HIPAA Compliance Understanding

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Carolina Kids Dentistry
2024.05 - Current

Dental Assistant

Toothtown Pediatric Dentistry
2024.01 - 2024.04

Dental Assistant

Dentistry For Kids
2023.09 - 2024.01

Dental Assistant

Eastfield Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
2022.08 - 2023.08

Dental Assistant

Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry
2012.04 - 2022.07

Bachelor of Science - Dental

Central Piedmont Community College
Allison Foster