Blanka Yahia
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Lead Dental Assistant with expertise in patient education, infection control, and dental radiography. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction and streamline office operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
TLC 4 Gums
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2026 - Current
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Typed patient data into computer system using Dentrix while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
- Assisted in marketing efforts to attract new patients, showcasing the practice''s commitment to top-notch oral health care services.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for both staff and patients.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through excellent customer service skills when addressing concerns or resolving issues promptly.
- Conducted routine maintenance on dental equipment, prolonging the life span of costly tools and instruments essential for daily operations.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
Lead Dental Assistant
Dr.Alhareth Dhari
Mesa, AZ
12.2025 - 05.2026
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Conducted routine maintenance on dental equipment, prolonging the life span of costly tools and instruments essential for daily operations.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through excellent customer service skills when addressing concerns or resolving issues promptly.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Acted as a liaison between patients and dental specialists, streamlining the referral process and fostering seamless continuity of care.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Maintained detailed patient records, contributing to better-informed treatment decisions and continuity of care.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field of dentistry.
- Collaborated with other dental professionals to formulate comprehensive treatment plans for complex cases.
- Coordinated continuing education courses for colleagues within the practice, further enhancing the clinical skills of each team member.
- Improved practice workflow by efficiently setting up and breaking down dental operatories before and after each procedure.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Evaluated inventory levels and ordered supplies to ensure uninterrupted practice operations.
- Assisted in the preparation and organization of dental tools and materials for procedures.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for both staff and patients.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of dental procedures and answering questions with patience.
- Conducted routine maintenance on dental equipment, prolonging the life span of costly tools and instruments essential for daily operations
Dental Assistant
Dr.Jaime Tobon
Peoria, AZ
05.2024 - 11.2025
- Collaborated with dental team to streamline office operations and improve patient care protocols
- Conducted preliminary examinations and collected patient histories to support accurate diagnosis
- Trained new staff on office procedures and best practices for infection control standards
- Implemented inventory management system for dental supplies, reducing waste and improving resource allocation
- 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.
Lead Dental Assistant
Dr.Lyons
Peoria, AZ
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted in the preparation and organization of dental tools and materials for procedures.
- Evaluated inventory levels and ordered supplies to ensure uninterrupted practice operations.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Mentored junior dental assistants, sharing valuable knowledge to strengthen the overall quality of the team''s performance.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Reduced wait times by effectively managing exam room turnover between appointments, minimizing downtime for both staff members and patients alike.
Lead Dental Assistant
Dr.Mark Espinoza
Phoenix, AZ
11.2018 - 04.2023
- Supervised daily operations of dental procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Trained and mentored junior dental assistants on best practices and clinical protocols.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and managed office workflows for optimal efficiency.
- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain compliance with health regulations.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and provide education on treatments.
- Collaborated with dentists to develop treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and high-quality patient care.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering a welcoming environment that encouraged return visits.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
Dental Assistant
Dr.Klaus Finding
Nuremberg
09.2015 - 03.2018
- Assisted in chairside procedures, ensuring patient comfort and maintaining sterile environment
- Prepared and organized dental instruments for various treatments, optimizing workflow efficiency
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care, enhancing patient engagement
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient records using electronic health record systems
Education
High School Diploma -
Johann-Daniel Hauptschule
Germany Nuremberg05-2015
Skills
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient charting
- Infection control proficiency
- Endodontic procedures
- Equipment sterilization
- Dental radiography
- Oral surgery
- Oral surgery assistance
- Sterilization techniques
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient education and counseling
- Digital X-ray expertise
- Patient relations
- Sealant application
- Impression taking
- Team collaboration
- Patient management
- Diagnostic imaging
- Orthodontic support
- Restorative procedures
- Local anesthetic proficiency
- Preventative care
- Radiography
- Restorative dentistry
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- X-Ray
- Infection Control
- CPR
- Coronal Polish
Languages
Arabic
Professional Working
English
Full Professional
German
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
TLC 4 Gums
05.2026 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
Dr.Alhareth Dhari
12.2025 - 05.2026
Dental Assistant
Dr.Jaime Tobon
05.2024 - 11.2025
Lead Dental Assistant
Dr.Lyons
04.2023 - 05.2024
Lead Dental Assistant
Dr.Mark Espinoza
11.2018 - 04.2023
Dental Assistant
Dr.Klaus Finding
09.2015 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Johann-Daniel Hauptschule