Brittany Whitfield
Fairport,New York
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and patient education. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Dental Assistant
Eastman Dental Prosthodontics Department
Rochester , New York
2015.06 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
Dental Lab Assistant
Monroe Community College
Rochester , New York
2018.09 - 2018.12
- Helped students to learn and build on their dental assisting skills and foster the development of independent, intentional learning.
- Helped students understand and use effective learning strategies, and promote student learning and competence.
- Collaborated with lead instructors (Krista Rodriguez and Lori Shaw) to identify specific student needs.
- Developed a rapport with students, peers, and faculty.
- Helped to promote critical thinking and problem solving.
- Assisted with Homework, lab/conference prep, misc
Education
No Degree - Dental Assisting
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NYAssociate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY06.2025
High School Diploma -
Fairport Senior High School
Fairport, NY06.2011
Skills
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
- Procedure Support
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Oral Hygiene Techniques
- Dental Equipment
- Dental Examination
- Patient Care Standards
- Infection Control Policies
- Instrument Tray Preparation
Timeline
Dental Lab Assistant
Monroe Community College
2018.09 - 2018.12
Licensed Dental Assistant
Eastman Dental Prosthodontics Department
2015.06 - Current
No Degree - Dental Assisting
Monroe Community College
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Monroe Community College
High School Diploma -
Fairport Senior High School
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