Chanel Vongdara
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented dental assistant with 1 year of experience in providing exceptional support in a fast-paced dental office. Skilled in chairside assistance, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a sterile environment. Proficient in managing patient records, scheduling appointments, and handling dental equipment. Demonstrated ability to educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care, contributing to a positive patient experience. Strong communication and teamwork skills, committed to fostering a collaborative environment for optimal patient care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Lawrenceville Dental Associates
Lawrenceville, GA
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted in providing dental treatment to patients.
- Captured digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Dental Assistant Extern
Lawrenceville Dental Associates
Lawrenceville, GA
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Gained hands-on experience in a dental office through an externship
- Assisted in crowns, fillings, examination room setups, x-rays, impressions, and sterilization.
- Engaged with patients warmly and professionally
Education
Certification -
Assisting 101 School of Dental Assisting
Lawrenceville, GA09-2023
High School Diploma -
Woodstock High School
Woodstock, GA05-2018
Skills
- Dental X-rays
- Chairside assistance
- Work in a fast pace, high stress environment
- Take exemplary notes, charting, & educating patients with ease
- Multi-task
- Superb Reception Work
- Equipment Sterilization
Certification
- Dental Assisting
Assisting 101 School of Dental Assisting
- Dental X-Ray
Assisting 101 School of Dental Assisting
- BLS CPR
American Heart Association
- HIPAA & OSHA Safety Training
Assisting 101 School of Dental Assisting
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Laos
Native/ Bilingual
Vietnamese
Limited
Work Experience
- Lawrenceville Dental Associates
Dental Assistant
( October 17, 2024- current)
Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring a smooth workflow and patient comfort during treatments. Maintained a sterile and organized clinical environment by adhering to infection control protocols and equipment sterilization procedures. Managed patient records, scheduled appointments, and processed billing to enhance office efficiency. Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care, fostering a positive and informative experience. Collaborated effectively with the dental team to ensure high-quality patient care and support.
- City Nails & Spa Snellville
Receptionist/Assistant Manager
(May 01, 2019 - July 07, 2023)
Worked in a Salon to ensure clients' needs & expectations were surpassed. Assisted with managing technicians, easy flow of clients in and out, and multi-tasking. Work involved educating clients on different nail products & ways to maintain healthy nail beds & skin, booking appointments with certain technicians, answering phone calls, and disinfecting & sterilizing instruments for use.
- Yuka Roll & Pho
Waitress
(August 17, 2018 - April 01, 2019)
Worked in a high pace restaurant that included being able to multi-task while staying calm and collected. Work required patience, putting in orders, cleaning, correct sanitation, prep work, and assisting with order
entries.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Lawrenceville Dental Associates
10.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant Extern
Lawrenceville Dental Associates
08.2023 - 10.2024
Certification -
Assisting 101 School of Dental Assisting
High School Diploma -
Woodstock High School