Brianna Placencia
York,PA
Summary
Motivated Dental Assistant with hands-on clinical experience from a comprehensive externship. Expertise in chairside assisting, infection control, and patient education, combined with strong bilingual communication skills. Proven ability to collaborate with dental teams to enhance patient care and maintain a safe, efficient clinical environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier / Customer Service
Lowe's Home Improvement
09.2024 - Current
- Deliver outstanding customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Guided customers in product selection and professionally resolved concerns to enhance satisfaction.
- Process cash and credit transactions accurately.
- Balanced cash drawer accurately at end of each shift to ensure financial integrity.
- Maintain organized displays and support daily store operations.
- Collaborated with team members to create a cohesive environment that improved overall customer experience.
Dental Assistant Extern
Gentle Dental
York, Pennsylvania
05.2026 - 08.2026
- Assisted dentists during restorative, preventive, and general dental procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms and organized instruments to ensure readiness for patient appointments.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained strict infection control protocols.
- Took and processed digital dental radiographs while following radiation safety guidelines.
- Updated patient records and assisted with dental charting.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care to promote better health outcomes.
- Ensured patient comfort before, during, and after procedures.
- Collaborated with dental team to enhance patient care delivery and support treatment efficiency.
Education
Dental Assisting Program -
York Technical Institute (YTI)
1405 Williams Road, York, PA 1740108-2026
High School Diploma -
William Penn Senior High School
York, PA05-2024
High School Diploma -
Oceanside High School
Oceanside, NYSkills
- Cash Handling
- Client relations
- Organization & Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
- Bilingual
- Patient Care & Communication
- Chairside Dental Assisting
- Instrument Sterilization
- Infection control
- Digital X-Rays
- Dental Charting
- Appointment Preparation
Certification
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
- Radiation Health & Safety (RHS)
Timeline
Dental Assistant Extern
Gentle Dental
05.2026 - 08.2026
Cashier / Customer Service
Lowe's Home Improvement
09.2024 - Current
Dental Assisting Program -
York Technical Institute (YTI)
High School Diploma -
William Penn Senior High School
High School Diploma -
Oceanside High School