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Ashley Hofer

YANKTON,SD

Summary

Driven Dental Assistant with over 11 years of experience. Successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.

Overview

1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Ben Jensen Dental
YANKTON
06.2025 - Current

Assisted chairside with two doctors, completed sterilization, and took physical and digital impressions using Prime Scan and iTero for crowns, dentures, and implant restorations.

  • Assisted in patient preparation for dental procedures and treatments.
  • Sterilized and maintained dental instruments to ensure safety and hygiene.
  • Managed patient records and scheduled appointments using dental software systems.

Dental Assistant/Office Manager

Knutson Family Dentistry
Vermillion, South Dakota
04.2018 - 06.2025

I perform EFDA duties. I am experienced in scanning for Cerec crowns/bridges, occlusal guards, implant crowns and removable prosthetics. As well as designing crown and bridge restorations per doctor's' specifications. As a receptionist I am proficient in scheduling, accounts receivable and dental insurance. As an office manager I oversaw the office as a whole ensuring all teams performed their best. Additionally I manage all the marketing and advertising for our business.

  • Assisted dentists during procedures and ensured patient comfort throughout visits.
  • Prepared examination rooms and sterilized instruments for safe dental practices.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene techniques and post-treatment care instructions.

Education

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant -

Lake Area Technical College
Watertown, SD
08.2013 - 05.2014

Skills

  • Dental Assisting
  • Crown restoration design
  • Digital impressions
  • Radiography
  • Eaglesoft
  • Open Dental
  • Office Management
  • Front Desk

Certification

  • CPR Certified
  • Nitrous Oxide Certified
  • Radiology Certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Ben Jensen Dental
06.2025 - Current

Dental Assistant/Office Manager

Knutson Family Dentistry
04.2018 - 06.2025

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant -

Lake Area Technical College
08.2013 - 05.2014
Ashley Hofer