Cenae Baldwin
Spring, TX,United States
Summary
Dental Assistant with hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography and building relationships with patients. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring strong work ethic to excellent dental practice.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Spring Oaks Dental
Spring, TX
12.2022 - 01.2025
- Assisted with the setup of treatment rooms and sterilization of instruments.
- Assisted in the training of new dental assistants by providing guidance on protocols and processes.
- Provided chairside assistance to dentists during dental procedures.
- Implemented infection control policies when preparing treatment areas or disposing of hazardous waste materials.
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
Lead Dental Assistant
Annandale Smiles
Annandale , VA
07.2016 - 09.2022
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
Dental Assistant
Dental Associates
Falls, Church, VA
04.2008 - 06.2016
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
Education
Dental Assisting
University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Houston, TX11.2022
Skills
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Patient Flow Management
- Dentrix Proficiency
- Four-Handed Procedures
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Dental Radiography
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Spring Oaks Dental
12.2022 - 01.2025
Lead Dental Assistant
Annandale Smiles
07.2016 - 09.2022
Dental Assistant
Dental Associates
04.2008 - 06.2016
Dental Assisting
University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
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