ALLY SMITH
Denver,Colorado
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist 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
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Comfort Dental
2023.08 - 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.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Placed, adjusted, and polished composite restorations (Class I - Class VI)
- Packed cord and placed build-ups during crown preparation procedures
- Placed sutures after surgical extractions
- Seated Implant, Zirconia, and PFM crowns
- Scanned for appliances, dentures, and crowns
- Created wax rims and custom trays for denture appointments
- Made adjustments when needed for partial and complete dentures
- Assisted dentist during light sedation procedures
LEAD DENTAL ASSISTANT
Open and Affordable Dental
2022.08 - Current
- Escorted patients to exam rooms to prepare for cleanings and procedures
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic, and occlusal X-rays and prepared them for dentists to review
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data, and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses, and treatment
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies, and equipment
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities
- Ordered and monitored dental supplies and equipment inventory.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO05.2027
Skills
- Four-Handed Procedures
- Patient Relations
- Restorative Procedures
- Emergency Dental Care
- Scheduling Appointments
- Surgical Setup
- Patterson EagleSoft
- Denture Adjustment
- Oral Surgery
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Cross-Training Capabilities
- Dental Radiography
- Temporary Crown Fabrication
- Sealant Application
- Dentrix
- 3D Imaging
- Trios Scanner
- Insurance Knowledge
Certification
- Xray Certification - 2022
- HIPPA/OSHA Training - 2022
Awards
First Degree Black Belt - Nationally Registered
Volunteer Experience
INSTRUCTOR, Breakthrough Martial Arts, Dallas, Georgia, 02/2012, 10/2017, Taught three to five year old the basic skills of South Korean style Taekwondo., Co-host charity events to raise money for children that needed financial help to attend local and out-of-state tournaments., Helped raise money for a scholarship foundation supporting young athletes., Ran summer self-defense classes for all ages, for local schools, boys and girls clubs., Taught self-defense techniques to women of various ages.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Comfort Dental
2023.08 - Current
LEAD DENTAL ASSISTANT
Open and Affordable Dental
2022.08 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Community College of Denver
- Xray Certification - 2022
- HIPPA/OSHA Training - 2022
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