Brittany Casto
Palatka
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Dental Hygienist seeking to provide high-quality preventive care and patient education in a professional dental setting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Seaside Children's Dentistry
Saint Augustine
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted dentists during procedures to enhance workflow efficiency and ensure patient comfort.
- Communicated effectively with children to ease anxiety during dental visits.
- Educated parents on pediatric dental health and preventive care strategies.
Treatment Plan Coordinator
Little Smiles
St. Augustine
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Coordinated appointment scheduling and follow-up visits to enhance patient access to care.
- Guided families through treatment options and care procedures to improve understanding and compliance.
- Streamlined patient referrals to specialized services for timely access to necessary care.
Lead Dental Assistant
Bright Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
St. Johns
10.2020 - 03.2023
- Managed patient records in dental practice management software to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow to optimize office efficiency.
- Trained new dental assistants in office protocols and patient care standards.
- Tracked inventory levels of dental materials and equipment to maintain optimal stock availability for uninterrupted patient care.
Dental Assistant
Bright Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
St. Johns
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Prepared treatment rooms through instrument sterilization and supply organization, contributing to a safe and efficient environment.
- Educated parents on pediatric dental health and preventive care strategies.
- Captured digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Education
Associate of Arts -
St. Johns River Community College
Saint Augustine, FL05-2018
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting
First Coast Technical College
Saint Augustine, FLAssociate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL05-2026
Skills
- Local anesthesia administration
- Intraoral imaging proficiency
- Dental software management
- Attention to detail
- Patient education
- Effective communication
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
- Certified Registered Dental Hygienist
- Local Anesthesia
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Seaside Children's Dentistry
07.2025 - 01.2026
Treatment Plan Coordinator
Little Smiles
03.2023 - 06.2024
Lead Dental Assistant
Bright Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
10.2020 - 03.2023
Dental Assistant
Bright Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
07.2019 - 10.2020
Associate of Arts -
St. Johns River Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting
First Coast Technical College
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Daytona State College