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APRIL POWELL

Soddy-Daisy,TN

Summary

I am confident I would be a strong addition to your general dental practice as a Dental Assistant due to my clinical training, healthcare experience, and ability to support efficient chairside care.

I recently completed dental assisting school, where I gained hands-on experience in chairside assisting, treatment room setup, sterilization, radiographs, and workflow support. I am comfortable assisting during procedures, anticipating the dentist’s needs, and helping ensure appointments run smoothly while keeping patients comfortable and informed.

Before dentistry, I spent over 15 years in healthcare and hospital settings, which strengthened my ability to multitask, stay calm in fast paced environments, and work effectively as part of a clinical team. I bring strong attention to detail, reliability, and professionalism to every role.

I take pride in creating a clean, organized operatory and building rapport with patients to ease anxiety and reinforce post treatment instructions. I am dependable, team oriented, and motivated to grow as a dental assistant in a general dentistry setting.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistance

Beautiful Smiles
Chattanooga, Tennessee
01.2025 - 11.2025
  • Assist the dentist during procedures: Pass instruments, suction, and provide support.
  • Prepare patients for dental procedures: Take medical histories, vital signs, and prepare treatment areas.
  • Take and develop dental X-rays: Obtain radiographic images for diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Perform dental impressions: Take molds of teeth for study models and dental appliances.
  • Maintain patient records: Update medical and dental information, schedule appointments, and process insurance claims.
  • Provide post-procedure care: Give patients instructions for recovery, follow-up appointments, and oral hygiene practices.

Teacher Assistant

Big Blue Marble Academy
Soddy-Daisy, TN
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • I had assisted teachers with classroom management and instruction
  • I would supervise and monitor students during class, recess, and lunchtime
  • I assisted with classroom organization and setup; Implementing behavior management strategies
  • I would communicate with parents about student progress and concerns
  • I attend staff meetings and professional development training
  • I would maintain a safe and organized learning environment

Patient Care Tech. (P.C.T)

Erlanger East Hospital
Chattanooga, TN
01.2024 - 01.2024
  • Provided Compassionate and skilled patient care to a caseload up to 12 + clients, ensuring 100% comfort and well-being.
  • Recorded and maintained accurate patient data in the EHR system.
  • Conducted phlebotomy procedures, minimizing discomfort and reducing the need for a repeat draw.
  • Elevated patient care by monitoring, recording and promptly reporting changes in vital signs

Education

RDA

Miller-Motte College
08.2025

Skills

  • CPR/AED
  • Stress management techniques
  • Strong writing and verbal skills
  • Chairside assistance
  • Exam room setups
  • Chair-side support
  • Oral healthcare
  • Radiography safety
  • Dentrix proficiency
  • Patient records gathering
  • Oral health education
  • Patient schedule management
  • Four-handed procedures
  • Infection control setup
  • Surgical setup
  • Periodontics
  • Disinfecting rooms and equipment
  • OSHA regulations
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Dental terminology
  • Local anesthetic proficiency
  • Dental impression specialist
  • Periodontal treatment assistance
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Patient intake procedures
  • Oral surgery
  • Proficient in software
  • Knowledgeable in Software
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Digital X-ray proficiency
  • Dental radiography
  • Dental impressions

Timeline

Dental Assistance

Beautiful Smiles
01.2025 - 11.2025

Teacher Assistant

Big Blue Marble Academy
01.2024 - 01.2025

Patient Care Tech. (P.C.T)

Erlanger East Hospital
01.2024 - 01.2024

RDA

Miller-Motte College
APRIL POWELL