Cynthia Sample
Bremerton,WA
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Enthusiastic and detail-oriented Dental assistant with hands on experience from extenrship training. skilled in chairside assisting infection control,and patient education.Passionate about providing excellent patient care and ensuring a smooth workflow.seeking to bring my skills to a professional dental practice.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Bremerton Dental
Bremerton, WA
04.2025 - Current
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
CNA
VA Homes Retsil
Port Orchard, WA
10.2021 - 05.2025
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Education
Certificate - Dental Assistant
Bremerton Dental Assistant School
Bremerton, WA07-2025
BSL/ CPR
American Heart Association
Bremerton, WA05-2025
High School Diploma -
San Jose Del Monter High School
Philippines 04-2005
Skills
- Patient care
- Infection control
- Digital radiography
- Clinical documentation
- Dental radiography
- Oral healthcare
- Patient record maintenance
- Periodontics
- Oral X-rays
- Instrument preparation
- Impression taking skills
- Clinical support
- Instrument selection
- Patient relations
- Patient scheduling
- Cross-training capabilities
- Oral surgery assistance
- Equipment sterilization
- Chair-side support
Certification
- Dental Assistant
- CPR
- BSL
- CNA
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Bremerton Dental
04.2025 - Current
CNA
VA Homes Retsil
10.2021 - 05.2025
Certificate - Dental Assistant
Bremerton Dental Assistant School
BSL/ CPR
American Heart Association
High School Diploma -
San Jose Del Monter High School