Amanda McDonnell
Cornelius,NC
Summary
Reliable Dental Assistant with strong knowledge of dentistry practices. Well-rounded and skilled handling multiple tasks, including making dental impressions, flossing and taking X-rays. Highly organized with experience in charting, dentrix and preparing patient treatment plans.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Lavaca Dental
Lavaca, TX
01.2023 - 04.2025
- 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.
Dental Assistant
Victoria Dental
Victoria, TX
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Monitored inventory levels of dental supplies, facilitating timely reordering and cost control.
- Implemented digital record-keeping systems, improving accuracy and accessibility of patient information.
- Trained new staff on office procedures and equipment use, fostering team development and cohesion.
- Enhanced appointment scheduling processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient satisfaction rates.
Dental Assistant
Alliance Dental Group
Mooresville, NC
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Assisted in patient management, ensuring comfort and accurate records during dental procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments to maintain compliance with safety protocols.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene techniques, contributing to improved overall dental health.
- Coordinated with dental professionals to optimize workflow and enhance patient care efficiency.
Education
Graduate - Dental Assisting
Lake Norman Dental Assisting School
Mooresville, NC07.2021
High School Diploma -
Hudson High School
Hudson, TX05.2015
Skills
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Treatment room setup
- Patient schedule management
- Dentrix proficiency
- Taking X-rays
- Sterilization techniques
- Exam room setups
- Restorative procedures
- Restorative dentistry
- Dental staff support
- Oral Healthcare
- Office Management
- Chairside assistance
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient education
- Teeth cleaning assistance
Certification
- Nitrious oxide
- CPR and AED
- Dental X - Ray
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Lavaca Dental
01.2023 - 04.2025
Dental Assistant
Victoria Dental
03.2022 - 11.2023
Dental Assistant
Alliance Dental Group
08.2020 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Hudson High School
Graduate - Dental Assisting
Lake Norman Dental Assisting School