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Daniel Lee

Colorado Springs

Summary

Talented Dental Assistant with experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.

Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.

Experienced professional with background in dental practice management. Offers expertise in sterilization procedures, infection control and oral health care.

Detail-oriented dental assistant with experience providing direct patient care and office management in busy dental practices. Trained in sterilization procedures and patient relations. Highly skilled in dental radiography and patient charting.

Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • 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.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
  • Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.

Dental Assistant

Falcon Dental Care
03.2024 - 08.2024

Assisting the dentist with various dental procedures. Communicating with patients and coworkers. Radiological tasks such as exposing and processing x-rays. Processing and sterilizing dental instruments and equipment, tray set-ups.

Dental Asissitant

Castle Valley Dental
03.2024 - 08.2024

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Accounting

University of Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO
01-2020

Associate of Science - Nursing Education

University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO
08-2018

High School Diploma -

Rampart High School
Colorado Springs, CO
05-2017

Skills

  • Instrument preparation
  • Stress management techniques
  • Dentrix proficiency
  • Patient intake procedures
  • Taking X-rays
  • Dental impressions
  • Chair-side support
  • Patient records gathering
  • Patient care coordination
  • Restorative dentistry
  • Disinfecting rooms and equipment
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Oral health education
  • Exam room setups
  • OSHA regulations
  • X-ray processing
  • Dental radiography
  • Treatment room breakdown
  • Sanitation protocols
  • Patient counseling

Certification

  • Certified Dental Assistant
  • Radiology Certification
  • CPR certification (renewed as of 2024)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Professional Working

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
09.2024 - 03.2025

Dental Assistant

Falcon Dental Care
03.2024 - 08.2024

Dental Asissitant

Castle Valley Dental
03.2024 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Business Accounting

University of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Associate of Science - Nursing Education

University of Colorado Denver

High School Diploma -

Rampart High School
Daniel Lee