Alysha Zalewski
Little Torch Key,FL
Summary
Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with dental teams. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry of the Keys
01.2024 - Current
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Proficient in packing cord and making temporary crowns.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for multiple procedures daily.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Hairstylist
Hair and Beauty By AlyshaZ
07.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Smile Dental Clinic
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for multiple procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
Lead Dental Assistant
Steven M Kenyon DMD INC
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through excellent customer service skills when addressing concerns or resolving issues promptly.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Dental Assistant
Tourister Dental Associates
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for multiple procedures daily.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Education
Cosmetology
The Salon Professional Academy
Fort Myers, FL06-2022
Dental Assisting
Lincoln Technical Institute
Lincoln04-2017
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Treatment room setup
- Appointment Scheduling
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Cross-Training Capabilities
- Restorative procedures
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Endodontic Procedure Assistance
- Proficient in cord packing and temporary crowns
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry of the Keys
01.2024 - Current
Hairstylist
Hair and Beauty By AlyshaZ
07.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Smile Dental Clinic
09.2020 - 07.2021
Lead Dental Assistant
Steven M Kenyon DMD INC
07.2017 - 03.2020
Dental Assistant
Tourister Dental Associates
04.2017 - 07.2017
Cosmetology
The Salon Professional Academy
Dental Assisting
Lincoln Technical Institute
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