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Brenna Worthington

Bristol

Summary

Results-driven Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Affordable Dentures & Implants, specializing in patient education and infection control. Proven ability to enhance procedural efficiency and patient satisfaction through effective communication and coordination. Skilled in dental implants and proficient in Dentrix, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and OSHA standards while fostering a welcoming environment.

An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth in an informational technology setting.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Sophisticated Smiles By Angela R Cameron Dds
Johnson City
06.2025 - Current
  • Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments for dental procedures.
  • Assist the dentist with TMJ and restorative procedures.
  • Managed patient records and scheduled appointments efficiently.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
  • Operated dental equipment and ensured proper functioning daily.
  • Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and needs.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Obtaining digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
  • Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
  • Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.

Dental Assistant

Affordable Dentures & Implants
Bluff City
03.2022 - 12.2024
  • Assisted new hires with onboarding processes, fostering a welcoming environment and enhancing team integration.
  • Analyzed timekeeping data to identify discrepancies, implementing corrective measures that improved payroll accuracy.
  • Maintained comprehensive records of employee hours, ensuring compliance with company policies and reducing errors.
  • Obtain pano x rays and CBCT x rays.
  • Fostered a welcoming environment for patients, ensuring comfort and trust during their visits.
  • Assisted in surgical procedures, significantly enhancing patient outcomes through precise support and coordination.
  • Reviewed patient medical histories and vitals to provide comprehensive insights that informed treatment plans and improved care.
  • Coordinated with the dental team to streamline patient treatment plans, resulting in more efficient appointment scheduling and care delivery.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient treatments and radiographs, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and compliance with protocols.
  • Fostered a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring patient comfort and trust during visits, enhancing overall patient satisfaction.

Dental Assistant

Affordable Dentures & Implants
Rocky Gap
06.2020 - 03.2022
  • Certified in nitrous and expanded duties.
  • Assisted in dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety, which led to improved patient satisfaction and trust.
  • Streamlined the impression-taking process, reducing appointment time while enhancing accuracy and outcomes for patients.
  • Coordinated with dental professionals during extractions and implants, fostering a team-oriented environment that improved procedural efficiency.
  • Conducted thorough assessments using CBCT scans, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and supporting informed treatment planning.
  • Demonstrated a commitment to patient care by actively engaging with clients, promoting a welcoming atmosphere and encouraging open communication.

Dental Assistant

Affordable Dentures
Bluff City
10.2015 - 05.2018
  • Streamlined the impression-taking process, cutting down appointment times while enhancing accuracy and patient outcomes.
  • Coordinated with dental professionals during extractions and implants, promoting teamwork that improved overall procedural efficiency.
  • Conducted thorough assessments using CBCT scans, which enhanced diagnostic accuracy and supported informed treatment planning.

Internship

Aspen Dental
Johnson City
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Assisted dental team with patient scheduling and appointment management.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of treatment areas and equipment.
  • Prepared patient charts and ensured accurate documentation of medical histories.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
  • Supported staff in inventory management and ordering dental supplies.
  • Coordinated communication between patients, dentists, and hygienists effectively.
  • Facilitated the check-in and check-out process for patients efficiently.
  • Observed dental procedures to understand practices and protocols in a clinical setting.

Education

BOOTCAMP QUICKSTART - CYBERSECURITY

University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
08.2025

EXPANDED FUNCTIONS - PROSTHETICS IN DENTAL ASSISTING

University of Tennessee
Memphis, TN
04.2024

DENTAL CERTIFICATE - DENTAL ASSISTING

Ross Medical Education
Johnson City, TN
12.2014

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Elizabethton High School
Elizabethton, TN
05.2012

Skills

  • Dental implants and orthodontics
  • Patient education and communication
  • Customer service excellence
  • Infection control and sterilization
  • HIPAA and OSHA compliance
  • Inventory management systems
  • Dentrix proficiency
  • Laboratory procedures expertise
  • Microsoft Word proficiency
  • CPR certification
  • Treatment coordination
  • Teeth whitening
  • Administrative support
  • Dental anxiety management
  • Temporomandibular joint disorder management
  • Oral surgery
  • Nitrous oxide sedation
  • Restorative dentistry
  • Firewall management
  • Attention to detail
  • Incident response management
  • Data loss prevention
  • Security operations center
  • Secure coding
  • Data analysis
  • Problem-solving

Cybersecurity Analyst

  • Cybersecurity professional with 6 months of experience in cybersecurity analysis.
  • SKILLS: Java Script Firewall Administration Intrusion Detection Vulnerability Assessment Network Surveillance Security Protocol Management SEIM tools Python Wireshark Phishing HTML IDS/IPS Multitasking Problem solving.
  • Education: Cybersecurity Immersive Bootcamp University of Tennessee, Knoxville Quickstart Bootcamp 03/2024 - 08/2024Bristol, United States

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Sophisticated Smiles By Angela R Cameron Dds
06.2025 - Current

Dental Assistant

Affordable Dentures & Implants
03.2022 - 12.2024

Dental Assistant

Affordable Dentures & Implants
06.2020 - 03.2022

Dental Assistant

Affordable Dentures
10.2015 - 05.2018

Internship

Aspen Dental
01.2014 - 12.2014

BOOTCAMP QUICKSTART - CYBERSECURITY

University of Tennessee-Knoxville

EXPANDED FUNCTIONS - PROSTHETICS IN DENTAL ASSISTING

University of Tennessee

DENTAL CERTIFICATE - DENTAL ASSISTING

Ross Medical Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Elizabethton High School

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