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Christina Foster

Killeen,TX

Summary

I have almost 5 years of experience doing what I love in the dental field. I bring energy and a consistently positive attitude to every task I undertake. As a reliable and detail-oriented professional, I take genuine pride in performing at the highest standard and ensuring each job is completed thoroughly.

My commitment to excellence drives me to continuously seek opportunities for professional growth and knowledge expansion. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can contribute my skills while learning from experienced colleagues.

I approach each workday with enthusiasm and dedication, ready to support the dental team and provide exceptional care to patients. My combination of technical ability, professional demeanor, and passion for dentistry makes me a valuable addition to any practices.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Topaz Dentistry
03.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for turning on and off nitrous and oxygen tanks. While tracking levels on tanks.
  • Keeping rooms stocked.
  • Helping maintain inventory list of needed supplies.
  • Scheduling patients for care.
  • Taking Radiographs and assisting in exams.
  • Chairside assisting in various procedures such as fillings, ssc, sealants, pulpotomy, extractions, crown preps and crown seats.
  • Logging and mailing out cases to lab, along with scheduling for delivery of cases.
  • Fabricated temporary restorations or custom impressions for patient needs.
  • Explain treatment plans and discussed any patient financial responsibilities.
  • Trained new hires.
  • Supported nervous patients throughout dental visit.
  • Outlined at-home processes for post-procedure care to patients before discharge.
  • Assisting in specialty days such General anesthesia (GA) but mainly in Oral Surgery (OS)

Dental Assistant

All Star Dentistry
06.2024 - 05.2025

Assisting pediatric dentist during dental procedures, including the handling of instruments and materials.

Preparing patients for dental procedures, including calming their fears and anxieties.

Taking Dental radiographs

Performing basic laboratory procedures, managing the dental lab cases.

Maintaining patient records, including medical histories and dental treatment plans.

Educating children and their parents about proper oral hygiene practices at home.

Managing patient flow and effectivity.

Managing dental inventory.

Coronal Polishing certified and fluoride applications.

Pit and Fissures sealant certified

Assisting in Oral conscious sedation.

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Handle all new patients which included medical records/history, radiographs, and exams.
  • Set up instruments, supplies and equipment as directed by dentist.
  • Adhered strictly to infection control policies and protocols.
  • Educated patients on proper flossing and brushing technique.
  • Fabricated temporary restorations or custom impressions for patient needs.
  • Prepared exam rooms and procedure trays prior to appointment times.
  • Some training with the itero scanner.
  • Achieved itero scans for crowns.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during periodontal, preventive and operative dental procedures.

Dental Assistant

All Dental & Braces
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Processing Patients such as vital signs, recording medical and dental histories
  • Preparing rooms and trays for routine check-ups and procedures
  • Breaking down rooms fast and efficient
  • Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments
  • Taking Patients x-rays and panoramic images following safety procedures
  • Help evaluate patients and document current dental symptoms
  • Assisting Dentists in some treatments
  • Such as cleaning, sealants, composite filling, and extractions
  • Assisting dental hygienist with procedures when needed
  • Maintaining Inventory and restocking
  • Providing great patient care.

Dental Assistant

Texas Star Smile
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Processing Patients such as vital signs, recording medical and dental histories
  • Preparing rooms and trays for routine check-ups and procedures
  • Breaking down rooms fast and efficient
  • Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments
  • Taking Patients x-rays and panoramic images following safety procedures
  • Help evaluate patients and document current dental symptoms
  • Assisting Dentists in some treatments
  • Such as cleaning, sealants, composite filling, and extractions
  • Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when needed
  • Maintaining Inventory and restocking
  • Providing great patient care.

Education

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Vista College
Killeen, TX

Medical Office Specialist - undefined

Central Texas College
Killeen, TX
01.2011

GED - undefined

Central Texas College
Killeen, TX
01.2010

Skills

  • Friendly
  • Professional
  • Strong communication
  • Dental Radiography
  • Infection Control Proficiency
  • CPR
  • Positive
  • Reliable
  • Organized
  • Chairside assisting
  • Nitrous certified
  • Coronal polishing certified
  • Pit and fissure certified

Timeline

Dental Assistant

All Star Dentistry
06.2024 - 05.2025

Dental Assistant

Topaz Dentistry
03.2022 - Current

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
11.2021 - 03.2022

Dental Assistant

All Dental & Braces
08.2021 - 10.2021

Dental Assistant

Texas Star Smile
03.2021 - 08.2021

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Vista College

Medical Office Specialist - undefined

Central Texas College

GED - undefined

Central Texas College