Andrea Pollard
Montgomery
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with experience at Aspen Dental, skilled in dental radiography and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and streamline appointment scheduling, contributing to improved office efficiency. Committed to maintaining high sanitation standards and fostering teamwork in fast-paced environments. Strong communicator dedicated to exceptional patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and sterilization of dental instruments and workspaces.
- Managed scheduling and organization of patient appointments efficiently.
- Supported dentists with chairside assistance during examinations and treatments.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Recorded patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- 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 x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Dental Assistant
Kent Hill
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols in handling dental materials and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline office operations and improve patient flow.
Sandwich Artist
Subway
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Prepared sandwiches according to customer specifications, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to meet health and safety standards.
- Assisted in training new employees on sandwich preparation techniques and company policies.
- Operated point-of-sale systems for accurate order processing and cash handling.
- Implemented inventory management practices to reduce waste and ensure product availability.
- Increased speed of service through effective multitasking and time management skills.
- Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording, and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
- Operated cash register and handled transactions accurately, ensuring smooth checkout process.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Assistant
Trenholm State Community College
Montgomery, AL12.2023
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Infection control proficiency
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient education
- Dental material handling
- Sanitation protocols
- First aid training
- Medical records management
- HIPAA compliance
- OSHA regulations
- Chair-side support
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
04.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Kent Hill
01.2022 - 10.2023
Sandwich Artist
Subway
08.2019 - 05.2023
Associate of Science - Dental Assistant
Trenholm State Community College