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Allison Swenson

Vancouver

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Dental Assistant with over 3 years of experience in fast-paced dental environments. Proficient in Eaglesoft, Dentrix, and Open Dental software. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction, streamline workflow, and support both clinical and front office operations.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Garden City Dental
Vancouver, WA
12.2025 - Current
  • Assisted with complex dental procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes
  • Managed sterilization of instruments and maintained cleanliness of dental operatories to ensure compliance with safety standards
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity

Lead Dental Assistant

Rapisarda Family Dentistry
Vancouver, WA
02.2023 - 11.2025
  • Performed general chairside duties using four-handed dentistry for restorative procedures, endodontic procedures, oral surgery, and digital scanning for appliances
  • Improved patient satisfaction by effectively communicating treatment plans and addressing concerns
  • Groomed schedule, making any necessary changes to flow more efficiently
  • Scheduling and confirming patients while simultaneously presenting treatment plans.

Dental Hygiene Assistant

Prairie Dental Care
Brush Prairie, WA
11.2022 - 02.2023
  • Prepared procedure rooms and tray setups for hygienists and doctors before starting dental procedures
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images with hand held device to be reviewed by practicing dentist
  • Managed patient records diligently, updating charts and notes to accurately reflect treatments provided

Dental Assistant

Battle Ground Healthcare
Battle Ground, WA
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to adgere to infection control standards
  • Enhanced patient comfort with gentle and empathetic chair side manner during appointments
  • Provided four-handed chair side assistance to support efficient, high-quality dental procedures

Education

Dental Assisting

Cascadia Technical Academy
Vancouver, WA
2022

High School Diploma -

Washougal High School
Washougal, WA
2022

Skills

  • Eaglesoft, Open Dental, and Dentrix Proficiency
  • Temporary crowns
  • Taking dental radiographs
  • Four-handed dentistry
  • Digital scanning with ITERO and MEDIT
  • Assisting with sedation
  • Cord packing
  • Taking impressions
  • Dental chart notes

Certification

RDA, BLS, CPR

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Garden City Dental
12.2025 - Current

Lead Dental Assistant

Rapisarda Family Dentistry
02.2023 - 11.2025

Dental Hygiene Assistant

Prairie Dental Care
11.2022 - 02.2023

Dental Assistant

Battle Ground Healthcare
06.2022 - 02.2023

Dental Assisting

Cascadia Technical Academy

High School Diploma -

Washougal High School