Ashley Taylor
Saint Albans,WV
Summary
Detail-oriented dental assistant with expertise in patient record management, chair-side assistance, and infection control. Committed to maintaining a safe and organized dental environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
RW Harshbarger DDS
Saint Albans, WV
10.2023 - Current
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Prepared treatment rooms for dental procedures, ensuring adherence to cleanliness standards for patient safety.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Maintained constant dental aseptic techniques to provide a safe and healthy environment in the dental setting.
- Welcomed patients upon arrival and efficiently guided them to examination rooms, enhancing patient experience.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems effectively.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
Education
Diploma - CRDA
West Virginia Junior College
Cross Lanes, WV10-2024
Skills
- Chair-side assistance
- Dental xrays
- Infection control
- Radiographic processing
- Patient record management
- Four-handed procedures
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Dependability
- Effective communication
Certification
- Certified Registered Dental Assistant WVJC
Timeline
Dental Assistant
RW Harshbarger DDS
10.2023 - Current
Diploma - CRDA
West Virginia Junior College