Amy Hunt
Oak View,California
Summary
I am an Oxnard College graduate of the dental assisting program class of 2008. I am a registered dental assistant and am looking for a friendly, personable, office with a professional atmosphere.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Loul Dental Studio
Santa Barbara, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted in chairside procedures, ensuring patient comfort and efficiency during treatments.
- Prepared and sterilized dental instruments according to infection control protocols.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices effectively.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, optimizing stock levels for operational efficiency.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Updated patient records regularly after each appointment or procedure to ensure accurate documentation.
- Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Supported orthodontic procedures by applying and removing appliances under dentist supervision.
- Fabricated custom dental appliances such as mouthguards and whitening trays for improved patient experience.
Dental Assistant
YAMASHIRO RYAN DDS
Ventura, California
08.2012 - 10.2018
- Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.
- Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Record treatment information in patient records.
- Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
- Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
- Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
- Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
- Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
- Pour, trim, and polish study casts.
- Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
- Additional responsibilities would include bleach trays, some front office experience and general clean up at end of work day.
Dental Assistant
Reachout Healthcare/Big Smiles Mobile Dent
12.2009 - 03.2012
- Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.
- Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Record treatment information in patient records.
- Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
- Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
- Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
- Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
- Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
- Pour, trim, and polish study casts.
- Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
- Additional responsibilities include: conference calls, mobile dentistry, working at elementary and middle schools.
Dental Assistant
Carpenteria Smiles
10.2008 - 11.2009
- Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.
- Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Record treatment information in patient records.
- Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
- Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
- Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
- Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
- Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
- Pour, trim, and polish study casts.
- Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
Education
Ventura
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assisting program
Oxnard College
Oxnard, California05-2008
High School Diploma - undefined
Ventura High School
Ventura, California06-2005
Skills
- Time management capabilities
- Oral hygiene education
- Electronic charting
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Restorative procedures
- Patient relations
- Appointment scheduling efficiency
- Dental radiography
- Digital radiography proficiency
- Orthodontic assistance experience
- Multitasking
- Pediatric dentistry
- Dentrix proficiency
- Exam room setups
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Four-handed procedures
- Dental impressions
- Patient education
- Infection control procedures
- CPR/AED
- Sealant application
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Loul Dental Studio
01.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
YAMASHIRO RYAN DDS
08.2012 - 10.2018
Dental Assistant
Reachout Healthcare/Big Smiles Mobile Dent
12.2009 - 03.2012
Dental Assistant
Carpenteria Smiles
10.2008 - 11.2009
High School Diploma - undefined
Ventura High School
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assisting program
Oxnard College