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
05.2024 - 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
01.2024 - 04.2024
- 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
09.2023 - 01.2024
- 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
08.2022 - 08.2023
- 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
04.2012 - 07.2022
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte NC06.2000
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
05.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Toothtown Pediatric Dentistry
01.2024 - 04.2024
Dental Assistant
Dentistry For Kids
09.2023 - 01.2024
Dental Assistant
Eastfield Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
08.2022 - 08.2023
Dental Assistant
Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry
04.2012 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Dental
Central Piedmont Community College
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