Annalesia Gordon
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Dental Assistant with a passion for patient care and a strong background in assisting dental professionals in delivering high-quality oral healthcare. Seeking to leverage clinical expertise and compassionate approach to contribute effectively as a Dental Assistant at a progressive dental practice.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Pediatric Dental Associates And Orthodontics
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment following strict infection control protocols, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists evaluations.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Registered Dental Assistant
Bright Ridge Dental
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- 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.
Registered Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Enhanced dentist efficiency by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments before appointments.
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients following various treatments such as extractions or root canals.
- Supported dentists during the administration of local anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Fabricated custom dental appliances such as mouthguards and whitening trays for improved patient experience.
Paraprofessional
Liberty Eylau
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Education
No Degree -
Texarkana Dental Assisting School
Texarkana, AR11.2019
High School Diploma -
Northside High School
Fort Smith, AR05.2013
Skills
- Proficient in Eaglesoft, Dentrix, Open dental dental software for patient scheduling and charting
- Received commendations for outstanding patient care and positive feedback from patients
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with patients of all ages
- Time Management Capabilities
- Oral hygiene education
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Pediatric Dental Associates And Orthodontics
10.2022 - 05.2024
Registered Dental Assistant
Bright Ridge Dental
08.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
04.2019 - 10.2021
Paraprofessional
Liberty Eylau
08.2017 - 04.2019
No Degree -
Texarkana Dental Assisting School
High School Diploma -
Northside High School
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
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