Candice Davis
Dental Assistant, Dental lab tech, sales
Idaho Falls,ID
Work Preference
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, detail oriented and a willingness to learn. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Dental Lab Technician Assistant
CMR Dental Lab
Idaho Falls, ID
05.2021 - Current
- Prepared dental models, impressions, and casts for prosthetic fabrication.
- Supported technicians with articulator setup, material handling, and cleanup.
- Assisted in training new hires, sharing expertise to help them quickly become productive team members within the laboratory setting.
- Supported technicians with precise model casting, resulting in accurate dental restorations for patients.
- Excelled at various plaster work tasks, including trimming models and pouring impressions for better-fitting prosthetics.
- Completed detailed models of patients' mouths to create accurate devices.
- Contributed to a reduction in errors by meticulously following established procedures for all laboratory processes.
Dental Assistant
Taylorview Dental
Idaho Falls, ID
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted dentist during restorative, preventive, and surgical procedures with precise chairside support.
- Prepared treatment rooms, sterilized instruments, and maintained strict infection-control standards.
- Captured digital X-rays and updated patient records with accurate clinical documentation.
- Coordinated patient flow by organizing appointments, procedures, and follow-up visits efficiently.
- Supported impression taking, tray setup, and material preparation for restorative treatments.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Orthodontic Assistant
Randall Orthodontics
Idaho Falls, ID
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Assisted orthodontist with bracket placement, wire changes, and appliance adjustments.
- Took orthodontic impressions, intraoral scans, and radiographs for treatment planning.
- Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Prepared treatment rooms, sterilized instruments, and maintained infection control compliance.
- Documented patient records, treatment notes, and appointment updates with accuracy.
- Increased overall patient satisfaction by promptly addressing any discomfort or concerns related to their treatments.
- Monitored supply inventory, restocked materials, and supported equipment organization.
- Enhanced practice efficiency by maintaining well-organized inventory of orthodontic supplies and equipment.
Sales Floor Associate
Hastings Entertainment
Idaho Falls, ID
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Assisted customers with product selection, pricing questions, and purchase decisions.
- Resolved customer concerns professionally, maintaining positive shopping experiences and store loyalty.
- Processed transactions accurately while handling returns, exchanges, and payment issues.
- Arranged merchandise on racks to enhance store presentation and accessibility. and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Maintained a clean and organized sales floor, ensuring an efficient shopping experience for customers.
Dental Assistant
Idaho Falls Dental Group
Idaho Falls, ID
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists' evaluations.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene, post-treatment care, and procedure preparation.
- Trained new staff on office protocols, sterilization processes, and chairside assisting techniques.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists' evaluations.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Scott Featherstone
Ketchum, ID
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Managed dental supplies, monitored inventory, and reordered materials to prevent workflow delays.
Sales Associate
Chapter One Bookstore
Ketchum, ID
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Merchandised sales floor sections to improve product visibility and promote featured items.
- Developed strong product knowledge to address customer inquiries accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with both customers and colleagues, fostering a positive work environment.
- Assisted in inventory management by conducting regular counts and restocking merchandise.
- Utilized strong time management skills to balance multiple responsibilities, including assisting customers, managing inventory, and maintaining store cleanliness.
- Assisted in inventory management, conducting regular counts and restocking merchandise as needed.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported low-stock items to support timely replenishment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Associate of Science - Expanded Functions in Dental Assisting
Eastern Idaho Technical College
Idaho Falls, ID 09.1993 - 06.1994
Skills
- Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up trays for procedures
- Managed laboratory orders
- Schedule appointments and maintain records manually or using a computer
- Computer proficiency
- Maintained sterile workspace
- Detail oriented and self-motivated
- Trained new dental assistants
- Decision-making
- Personable with patients and customers
- Responded to patient inquiries
- Reliable worker
- Completed opening and closing procedures
- Stocked shelves and took inventory
- Welcomed customers into the store and helped them locate items
Timeline
Dental Lab Technician Assistant
CMR Dental Lab
05.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant
Taylorview Dental
01.2020 - 05.2021
Orthodontic Assistant
Randall Orthodontics
01.2014 - 01.2019
Sales Floor Associate
Hastings Entertainment
01.2011 - 01.2016
Dental Assistant
Idaho Falls Dental Group
01.2011 - 01.2014
Dental Assistant
Dr. Scott Featherstone
01.2009 - 01.2011
Sales Associate
Chapter One Bookstore
01.2008 - 01.2011
Associate of Science - Expanded Functions in Dental Assisting
Eastern Idaho Technical College
09.1993 - 06.1994