Blake Baker
Beaverton
Summary
Positive and caring individual with solid foundation in dental health principles and patient care. Extensive knowledge of dental procedures and infection control protocols, coupled with proficiency in dental radiography and patient scheduling. Committed to enhancing patient experience and contributing to smooth and efficient dental practice.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Temp Dental Assistant
On Diem
03.2025 - 05.2025
- 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.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Chairside Dental Assistant
Inspire Dental
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures such as taking X-rays, contributing to timely identification of dental issues requiring intervention.
- Assisted dentists in complex procedures, ensuring successful outcomes and minimizing complications.
- Facilitated effective communication among team members by serving as a liaison between front desk staff, dentists, and hygienists.
- Supported patient education through clear communication of treatment plans and post-operative instructions.
Chairside Dental Assistant
Kern Family Dental
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Promoted a positive atmosphere within the clinic through professional demeanor and effective teamwork skills.
- Maintained accurate patient records, facilitating effective coordination among dental team members for comprehensive care provision.
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures such as taking X-rays, contributing to timely identification of dental issues requiring intervention.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Dental Assistant
Bethany Family Dental
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Learned how to operate ITERO scanner and send Essix, Invisalign and surgical guides.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, deliveries and Post-ops.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Assisted dentists with Sterile Implant placment, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
Chairside Dental Assistant
Barrett Family Dentistry
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Lead Assistant-chair-side with all procedures and Xrays
- Learned/Operated Cerac milling machine and maintenance
- Ensured optimal infection control with thorough sterilization of dental instruments and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere within the clinic through professional demeanor and effective teamwork skills.
- Maintained accurate patient records, facilitating effective coordination among dental team members for comprehensive care provision.
Education
Dental Assisting
ELITE DENTAL ASSISTING
04.2021
Associate of Arts - Transfer Degree
Portland Community College
Portland, OR09-2016
Skills
- CPR and First Aid Trained
- Proficient in Eagle Soft, Dentrix, Practice works, Daisy, and EPIC
- Itero Scanner
- Cerac Trained
- Invisalign Attachment Trained
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Dental radiography
Gaps In Employment-
Periodically have taken months at a time off or Temped down to part time due to family responsibilities/Mental health breaks.
Skills
- EFDA Skilled
- Understanding of Implant systems
Timeline
Temp Dental Assistant
On Diem
03.2025 - 05.2025
Chairside Dental Assistant
Inspire Dental
07.2024 - 03.2025
Chairside Dental Assistant
Kern Family Dental
01.2024 - 07.2024
Dental Assistant
Bethany Family Dental
08.2022 - 02.2023
Chairside Dental Assistant
Barrett Family Dentistry
08.2022 - 01.2023
Dental Assisting
ELITE DENTAL ASSISTING
Associate of Arts - Transfer Degree
Portland Community College
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