CHEYENNE JIM
Farmington
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with strong skills in infection control and team collaboration. Experience in providing chairside assistance and educating patients on oral hygiene. Committed to fostering a positive patient experience and supporting efficient dental operations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Smiles 4 Kids: Dentistry For Children
Farmington, NM/Durango, CO
01.2025 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Educated parents on preventative measures such as proper brushing techniques, flossing habits, and nutritional choices that contribute positively to their child''s oral health.
- Assisted doctor in managing children with high dental anxiety during treatment. Supported procedures involving anesthesia in both hospital and office settings. Aided in IV sedation processes for pediatric patients.
Dental Assistant
Aragon Pediatric Dentistry/A to Z Children's Dentistry
Albuquerque, NM
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted with patient intake and management, ensuring smooth workflow in a fast-paced dental environment.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies for efficient procedures.
- Educated patients and parents about oral hygiene practices, reinforcing preventative care strategies.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance operational efficiency and improve overall patient experience.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Ensured optimal oral health for pediatric patients with thorough teeth cleaning and fluoride treatments.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Dental Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
Albuquerque, NM09-2024
High School Diploma -
Kirtland Central High School
Kirtland, NM05-2009
Skills
- Dental radiography
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- X-ray processing
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Infection control proficiency
- Treatment room breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
- Restorative procedures
- Knowledgeable in Denticon and Dentrix
- Pediatric dental care
- Four-handed procedures
- Chairside assistance
- IV Sedation and Hospital Dentistry
- Surgical setup
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Electronic charting
- Team collaboration abilities
Certification
- Radiation Health and Safety-DANB 08/2024
- Certified Dental Assistant 09/2024
- NM Dental Assistant License 10/2024
- Basic Life Support 05/2025
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Smiles 4 Kids: Dentistry For Children
01.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Aragon Pediatric Dentistry/A to Z Children's Dentistry
09.2024 - 01.2025
Graduate Certificate - Dental Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
High School Diploma -
Kirtland Central High School