Briona Johnston
Flagler Beach,FL
Summary
Driven and detail-oriented Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) with 3 years of clinical experience, including 1 year in expanded functions. Known for improving patient experiences, supporting efficient clinical flow, and delivering compassionate care in high-pressure settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant Volunteer
Flagler County Free Clinic
Bunnell, FL
10.2024 - Current
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting treatments and observations.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Contributed to successful dental procedures by taking high-quality digital radiographs as needed for diagnostic purposes.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Kept track of current supply inventory and organization of donations to ensure proper functioning of dental clinic.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Florida Family Dentistry
Palm Coast, FL
05.2023 - Current
- Skilled in taking dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, night guards, and other dental prosthetics.
- Trained in the use of Primescan digital impression technology.
- Assist in various dental procedures such as fillings, extractions, and crowns.
- Received training on the application of dental sealants, fluoride treatments, and coronal polishing.
- Managed patient records with attention to detail, updating medical histories and inputting relevant information into Dentrix.
- Proficient in more complex expanded functions skills such as packing cord and fabricating temporary crowns.
Dental Assistant Volunteer
Mission of Mercy
Daytona Beach, FL
05.2025 - 05.2025
- Assisted dentists in the restorative department with composite restorations.
Junior Lifeguard Camp Director
The City of Flagler Beach
Flagler Beach, FL
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Directed and organized a eight week Junior Lifeguards children's camp
- Taught children aged 6-15 essential skills applicable to ocean safety such as navigating rip currents and basic first aid including CPR.
- Encouraged building teamwork through group activities ranging from fun games to rescues involving multiple responders.
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Barry University
Miami, FL05-2026
Bachelor of Science -
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL12-2024
Skills
- Expanded Functions for Dental Auxiliary Certified
- Dental impressions including both traditional and digital methodology
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Infection control proficiency
- Autoclave operation and sterilization proficiency
- Certified in CPR
- Dental radiography
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Relationship building with both team and patients
Timeline
Dental Assistant Volunteer
Mission of Mercy
05.2025 - 05.2025
Dental Assistant Volunteer
Flagler County Free Clinic
10.2024 - Current
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Florida Family Dentistry
05.2023 - Current
Junior Lifeguard Camp Director
The City of Flagler Beach
06.2022 - 08.2024
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Barry University
Bachelor of Science -
Nova Southeastern University