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Caren Benting

Northview Family Dentistry
Newaygo,MI
25
years of professional experience

I am a highly motivated, punctual, energetic, outgoing person that loves to work hard.

I was a stay at home mom for 18 years. I raised 4 children and was involved in every sport and school activity.

A Dental Assistant with hands-on experience in patient care, sterilization, X-rays, and front-desk coordination. Known for organization, multitasking, and time management while keeping busy dental offices running smoothly.

Although my background is in dental, I look forward to the same or new opportunities.

Work History

Dental Assistant

1 Year 4 Months
Northview Family Dentistry | 01.2025 - 05.2026
  • Coordinated front desk checkout, payment processing, scheduling, and phone support to keep daily operations organized.
  • Managed sterilization processes in accordance with established safety and quality standards.
  • Fabricated retainers and completed retainer seating with patients to support ongoing treatment.
  • Managed setup and teardown of hygiene and treatment rooms.
  • Operated X-ray equipment to produce diagnostic images.
  • Managed ordering and stocking processes to maintain inventory availability.

Surgical Assistant

4 Months
Oral Surgery Associates | 07.2024 - 11.2024
  • Sterilized instruments to maintain infection-control standards.
  • Stocked room supplies to maintain daily readiness.
  • Managed patient care, including x-rays, consults and post-ops.

Cashier

2 Months
Meijer | 03.2020 - 05.2020
  • Managed transactions efficiently, ensuring accuracy and customer satisfaction
  • Developed strong multitasking skills
  • Handling diverse responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
  • Scanned merchandise quickly while maintaining courteous checkout service.

Sterilization

3 Years 4 Months
Armbrecht Orthodontics | 03.2005 - 07.2008

Maintained sterilization protocols for orthodontic instruments to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Dental Assistant

1 Year 1 Month
Dr. Allen Doering, Endodontics | 08.2001 - 09.2002
  • Provided chair-side assistance to support efficient patient care and treatment preparation.
  • Managed room setup and take-down processes to support daily operations.
  • Processed and developed x-rays to support diagnostic imaging operations.
  • Managed room and instrument sterilization procedures to maintain sanitary conditions.

Education

High School Diploma

South Christian High School | Byron Center, MI | 06-2001

Skills

Customer Service
Multitasking
Organization
Time management
Inventory control
Patient management

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Northview Family Dentistry
01.2025 - 05.2026Read More

Surgical Assistant

Oral Surgery Associates
07.2024 - 11.2024Read More

Cashier

Meijer
03.2020 - 05.2020Read More

Sterilization

Armbrecht Orthodontics
03.2005 - 07.2008Read More

Dental Assistant

Dr. Allen Doering, Endodontics
08.2001 - 09.2002Read More

South Christian High School

High School Diploma
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Caren Benting