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Bethlehem Abbey

United States,Maryland

Summary

I am a dental student with a passion for becoming a skilled dentist in the future. With over two years of experience as a dental assistant, I am dedicated to honing my skills and contributing to the world of dentistry.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Hayfield Dental Care
10.2021 - 08.2023
  • Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.

Waitress Trainee

Burtucci
09.2022 - 09.2022
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.


Dental Assistant

Springfield Dental Solution
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery.
  • Educated patients on postoperative care, including best practices for protecting dental work and enhancing healing process.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials, including cement, composites and impression materials.

Wellness Coordinator

The Joint Chiropractic
02.2021 - 06.2021
  • Greeted patients upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.

Librarian Assistant

VCU James Cabell Library
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
  • Maintained circulation desk for lending periodicals and books to patrons.
  • Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
  • Handled receipt processing for book, audio-visual and computer software inventories.
  • Kept detailed records of lending transactions and library users.

Mentor

College Steps
09.2020 - 01.2021

-College Steps is non-profit organization that was founded by clinical psychologist and special educator with a mission to empower students living with learning and social challenges through structured post-secondary support. College Steps provides personalized college support for students with learning and social challenges.

  • Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
  • Planned and promoted career and employment-related programs and events such as career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.

Front Desk

Dave And Busters
07.2018 - 03.2020
  • Promoted local entertainment and sporting events and offered details to assist patrons.
  • Maintained transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification.
  • Used quick response and dynamic service skills to build relationships with patrons, improving customer retention rate.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond
Richmond VA

Associate of Science - Science

Northern Virginia Community College Alexandria
Alexandria VA

DDS - Dentistry

University of Maryland - Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
05.2027

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Customer Service
  • Leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management

Certification

  • Dental Radiology Safety certification

  • CPR and Fist Aid certification

Languages

Amharic
Full Professional

Timeline

Waitress Trainee

Burtucci
09.2022 - 09.2022

Dental Assistant

Hayfield Dental Care
10.2021 - 08.2023

Dental Assistant

Springfield Dental Solution
05.2021 - 08.2021

Wellness Coordinator

The Joint Chiropractic
02.2021 - 06.2021

Librarian Assistant

VCU James Cabell Library
09.2020 - 03.2021

Mentor

College Steps
09.2020 - 01.2021

Front Desk

Dave And Busters
07.2018 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond

Associate of Science - Science

Northern Virginia Community College Alexandria

DDS - Dentistry

University of Maryland - Baltimore
  • Dental Radiology Safety certification

  • CPR and Fist Aid certification

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