Chukwudi Nkenke
Hiram,GA
Summary
Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with dental teams. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
MINT Dentistry
02.2024 - Current
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Enhanced patient rapport by consistently delivering compassionate and professional care.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
Intern
Southern Family Dental Group
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for the next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Gained valuable experience working as a dental assistant, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Shadowing Student
Southern Family Dental Group
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Followed the Dentist to learn appropriate methods for solving issues and best practices for task completion.
Shadowing Student
Johnsons Family Dentistry
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Followed the Dentist to learn appropriate methods for solving issues and best practices for task completion.
ClickList Associate
Kroger
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Pulled items from shelves based on number, size, color, quantity and quality requirements.
- Followed sheets to pull out correct items and correct quantities of merchandise.
- Alerted supervisor to product non-conformances such as insufficient item counts, location errors and product damage.
- Read labels, obtained merchandise from shelves and processed incoming orders.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
Team Lead
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Promoted high standerds through personal example to help each member understand expected behavious and standards.
Club Treasurer
African Student Association
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Reconciled monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate, and current.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
- Implemented strategies to improve organizational financial performance.
- Advised management regarding significant expenditures to keep operations in line with budget limitations.
- Prepared and presented financial reports to inform senior management and board of directors.
Volunteer
Christ Anglican Church
01.2015 - 08.2019
- Prepared age-appropriate weekly lesson plans aligned with church teachings.
- Adapted bible verses and lessons into stories and activities to help children comprehend scriptures.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safety and promote orderly learning environments.
- Employed variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials to provide for creative teachings, helping children grow spiritually.
Club Head Model Coordinator
African Student Association
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Adapted quickly to changing environments for continued professionalism under pressure.
- Remained focused, motivated and professional throughout long shoots and events.
- Understood fashion trends to accurately portray brand and client briefs.
- Modeled garments such as dresses, coats, underclothing, and swimwear.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Georgia Southern University
05-2024
Dental Assistant
Savannah Dental Assistant School
10.2023
Skills
- Procedure Support
- Dental Impressions
- Dental Radiography
- Electronic Charting
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Restorative Dentistry
- Oral hygiene education
- Dental material handling
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking
Accomplishments
- 3x Dean List Recipient
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
Languages
Igbo
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
MINT Dentistry
02.2024 - Current
Intern
Southern Family Dental Group
10.2023 - 10.2023
Shadowing Student
Southern Family Dental Group
10.2023 - 10.2023
Shadowing Student
Johnsons Family Dentistry
11.2022 - 11.2022
Club Treasurer
African Student Association
08.2022 - 05.2023
Club Head Model Coordinator
African Student Association
01.2022 - 08.2022
ClickList Associate
Kroger
11.2020 - 08.2021
Team Lead
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
07.2018 - 01.2020
Volunteer
Christ Anglican Church
01.2015 - 08.2019
Dental Assistant
Savannah Dental Assistant School
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Georgia Southern University
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