Detail-oriented Dental Assistant skilled in team collaboration, infection control, and patient relations. Proven ability to adapt to new technologies while ensuring high standards of care and patient satisfaction.
Work History
Dental Assistant
8 Months
Smiles Of Salem | 12.2025 - Current
Provided chairside support during dental procedures to enhance efficiency.
Managed sterilization of instruments following safety and infection control protocols.
Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
Ordered and stocked dental supplies, maintaining inventory accuracy for operational needs.
Adapted swiftly to new technologies and procedures in a fast-paced environment.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Dental Assistant
1 Year 2 Months
Algre Dental | 05.2025 - 07.2026
Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist's review.