Brylee Blanker
Pleasant Hill
Summary
Committed Level 1 EFDA skilled in delivering high-quality patient care in fast-paced settings. Expertise includes chairside assisting, treatment planning, sterilization protocols, and dental software systems. Proven ability to maintain organization and efficiency while ensuring patient comfort and effective teamwork.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Altoona Smiles
Altoona
08.2024 - Current
- Assist up to six dentists in a fast-paced dental practice while maintaining efficiency and high standards of patient care
- Prepare and flip operatories quickly while maintaining strict sterilization and infection control standards
- Facilitated procedure adjustments to optimize clinic workflow
- Collaborated with dental assistants and team members to enhance clinic efficiency
- Manage clinical maintenance responsibilities including waterline testing, trap cleaning, organization, autoclave maintenance, cleaning, and weekly testing
- Perform expanded functions including fabricating and removing temporary crowns, monitoring nitrous oxide, packing retraction cord, and applying desensitizing and bonding agents
Dental Assistant Intern
Altoona Smiles
Altoona
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted multiple dentists during dental procedures, ensuring efficient workflow in busy clinical setting
- Gained experience working with providers using earpiece headset communication systems
- Developed proficiency in Eaglesoft software and dental workflow processes
- Built strong chairside assisting and patient communication skills
Dental Assistant Intern
Townsquare Dental Care
Oskaloosa
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted dental procedures, enhancing clinical skills and patient care
- Supported sterilization and infection control procedures, ensuring compliance with dental safety standards
- Coordinated with dental teams to optimize patient flow and operatory readiness
Education
Expanded Functions Level One
Impact Dental Training
03-2025
Dental Assisting
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA08-2024
Skills
- Chairside Dental Assisting
- Sterilization & Infection Control
- Patient Care & Communication
- Treatment Planning Support
- Eaglesoft Software
- Time Management
- Multitasking in Fast-Paced Environments
- Team Collaboration
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Adaptability & Problem Solving
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Altoona Smiles
08.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant Intern
Altoona Smiles
06.2024 - 07.2024
Dental Assistant Intern
Townsquare Dental Care
02.2024 - 05.2024
Expanded Functions Level One
Impact Dental Training
Dental Assisting
Indian Hills Community College