Austyn Thornton
Santaquin,UT
Summary
Motivated dental assistant with over 200 plus hours of hands on externship experience. Certified in radiology and CPR, with strong skills in chairside assisting, instrument sterilization, patient care, and operators preparation. Known for being reliable and detail oriented. Committed to making a positive environment for patients. Ready to contribute to a team.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
Famous Footwear
Spanish Fork, UT
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted customers in selecting footwear to enhance shopping experience.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems, ensuring accuracy in cash handling.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain store presentation and visual merchandising standards.
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly, fostering a positive store environment.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Intern
StoneHaven Dental
Spanish Fork, UT
02.2025 - 05.2026
- Assisted in patient intake procedures to streamline appointment scheduling and improve office workflow.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Prepared dental rooms and materials.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sterilized and maintained dental instruments to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Supported dentists during procedures by anticipating needs and providing tools promptly.
Intern
Huntington Family Dental
Santaquin, UT
12.2025 - 02.2026
- Maintained sterilization protocols for dental instruments, enhancing safety standards within the practice.
- Observed treatment procedures to gain insights into best practices and enhance clinical knowledge.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Payson High School
Payson, UTDental Assistant Certification - Dental Assisting
Mountainland Technical College
Payson, UT05.2026
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Dental radiography
- Equipment sterilization
- Oral hygiene education
- Chairside assistance
- Dental procedure preparation
- First aid training
- Patient education
- Patient relations
Certification
- OSHA, Mountainland Technical College - 10/15/2025
- Radiology , Mountainland Technical College, January 2026
- BLS provider, American Heart Association, 1/14/2026
Timeline
Intern
Huntington Family Dental
12.2025 - 02.2026
Sales Associate
Famous Footwear
05.2025 - Current
Intern
StoneHaven Dental
02.2025 - 05.2026
High School Diploma -
Payson High School
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assisting
Mountainland Technical College