Danasia Garrett
New York
Summary
Detail-oriented Dental Assistant graduate with clinical training in chairside assisting, infection control, and dental radiography. Experienced in preparing treatment rooms and supporting restorative and oral surgery procedures while ensuring OSHA and HIPAA compliance. Committed to utilizing organizational and communication skills to enhance patient care in a professional dental environment.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dent Care Dental
Queens
05.2026 - 06.2026
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing tools and maintaining cleanliness standards.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Supported dental hygienists in providing preventive care and patient assessments.
- Captured digital X-rays to assist in diagnosis and treatment planning, contributing to comprehensive patient care.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Mixed impression materials and poured casts to meet dentists' specifications, ensuring accurate models for patient treatments.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Managed patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Communicated effectively with patients to ease anxiety and build trust in services.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure care to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Arranged necessary dental instruments and equipment ahead of procedures to facilitate smooth operations.
Teachers Assistant
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
New York
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted lead teachers in delivering engaging lesson plans and activities.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Collaborated with parents to address student needs and progress updates.
- Implemented educational games to promote cognitive and social skills development.
- Supervised children during recreational activities to ensure safety and engagement. and participated with children in activities.
- Organized classroom materials and resources for effective lesson execution.
ASSISTANT TEACHER
HAWTHORNE FOUNDATION INC.
09.2018 - 11.2021
- Implement daily and weekly programs for students
- Running ABA programs on students
- Physically and verbally interacted with students to support their emotional and social growth
- Reduced tension and resolved conflicts by de-escalating behavior issues effectively
- Managed additional responsibilities to support team operations as needed
- Ensured well-being and comfort of over 8 infants by delivering attentive care.
- Created engaging daily activities to promote learning and development
- Attended to personal care of infants
- Performed diaper changes for infants to maintain hygiene and comfort., meal prep, learning activities and communicate with parents regarding progress and day-to-day care
ASSISTANT TEACHER
TENDER TOTS DAYCARE CENTER
The Bronx
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Assisted lead teachers in classroom management and lesson preparation.
- Supported teacher in enrichment activities, grading assignments, and supervising classroom to enhance positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with staff to create engaging learning environments.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Ensured student safety and maintained classroom order to promote effective learning.
- Ensured a safe and conducive learning environment during both structured and unstructured activities.
- Contributed to safe and orderly learning environment during structured and unstructured activities.
- Communicated regularly with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Education
Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
The New York School of Medical And Dental Assistants
Queens, NY 09.2025 - 06.2026
Certified Dental Assistant - Nursing
Jane Addams High School
Bronx , NY 09.2008 - 08.2011
Skills
- Chairside assistance
- Dental procedures
- Instrument setup
- Treatment room setup
- Infection control procedures
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Oral X-rays
- Dental radiography
- Impression taking skills
- Dental impressions
- Dentrix proficiency
- Dental terminology
- Patient education
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dent Care Dental
05.2026 - 06.2026
Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
The New York School of Medical And Dental Assistants
09.2025 - 06.2026
Teachers Assistant
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
04.2023 - 06.2023
ASSISTANT TEACHER
HAWTHORNE FOUNDATION INC.
09.2018 - 11.2021
ASSISTANT TEACHER
TENDER TOTS DAYCARE CENTER
01.2017 - 08.2018
Certified Dental Assistant - Nursing
Jane Addams High School
09.2008 - 08.2011