Crystal Thomas
Irving,TX
Summary
Ive been a dentaI assistant since 2020, I am self sufficient, adaptive, reliable, and a fast learner. I’ve worked with a mobile dentistry team, as well as a general practice office . I’ve used open dental, denticon, and dentrix. Ive assisted a number of procedure like root canals, extractions, implant placements, bone grafting, fillings, crowns ect. I can do monthly inventory and ordering also. Ive been crossed trained to help with front desk duties. I can answer phone calls check patient in and out as well as make appointment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Hillside Dental
Lewisville , TX
11.2023 - Current
- Developed X-rays using digital imaging technology and processed them in accordance with safety regulations.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Lead Dental Assistant
United Dental Group
Dallas, TX
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Dental Assistant
Elite Mobile Dental
Plano, TX
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
Dallas09-2026
Dental Assisting
Pure Dental Academy
Irving, TX01.2020
Nursing Assistance
Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
Ardmore, OK05.2011
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
East Central University
Ada, OKSkills
- Taking X-Rays
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Chair Side Assistance
- Universal Precautions
- Tooth Extraction
- Dental Staff Support
- Restorative Procedures
- Instrument Preparation
- Scheduling Appointments
- Patient education and counseling
- Electronic charting
- Team collaboration
Education
Ardmore, OK,Irving, TX,Ada, OK
Contact
Irving, TX 75039
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Hillside Dental
11.2023 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
United Dental Group
01.2022 - 10.2023
Dental Assistant
Elite Mobile Dental
05.2021 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
Dental Assisting
Pure Dental Academy
Nursing Assistance
Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
East Central University