Danielle Robinson
Gardner,MA
Summary
Certified Dental Assistant with expertise in chairside assistance and patient care. Proven ability to maintain sterilization protocols and manage dental records effectively. Focused on enhancing patient experiences and ensuring safety during procedures.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Dental Assistant
Harvey Apotheker
Gardner, Massachusetts
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted dentists during procedures, enhancing patient comfort and safety.
- Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies to facilitate efficient workflow.
- Monitored inventory levels of dental supplies, placing orders to maintain stock.
- Executed laboratory tasks including pouring dental models and trimming dies to support dental procedures.
Certified Dental Assistant
Watkin Dental Associates
Fitchburg, MA
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Updated patient charts electronically using electronic health record software.
- Performed laboratory tasks such as pouring models or fabricating temporary crowns and bridges.
- Checked vitals such as blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature prior to dental treatment.
- Organized sterilization techniques according to OSHA guidelines.
- Demonstrated proficiency in taking digital X-rays and patient impressions.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and equipment to maintain a safe work environment.
- Maintained a clean working area by adhering to universal precautions at all times.
- Assisted dentists during patient examinations, scaling, and root planing.
- Ensured effective communication between the dentist, staff members and patients.
- Performed suture removal to facilitate patient recovery after dental surgeries.
Orthodontic Assistant
Joseph Yamin
Leominster, ma
02.2018 - 05.2024
- Bonded and placed bands and wires according to orthodontist specifications.
- Assisted orthodontists with patient exams and charting, including taking intraoral photos and radiographs.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and orthodontic care.
- Fabricated and fitted retainers, wires and bands for patients.
- Organized office supplies, restocked exam rooms, cleaned equipment, and updated patient records according to established procedures.
Orthodontic Assistant
Walker Orthodontics
Lunenburg, MA
11.2015 - 02.2018
- Bonded and placed bands and wires according to orthodontist specifications.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and providing them with a positive experience.
- Cleaned dental instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocols.
- Provided assistance during orthodontic surgeries involving placement of braces or other corrective devices on teeth.
- Completed post-treatment care by removing adhesives and polishing teeth.
Oral Surgery Assistant
Baystate Oral Surgery
Worcester, MA
03.2013 - 11.2015
- Instructed patients on proper post-operative care instructions following their procedure.
- Assisted with dental implants, bone grafting, tooth extractions, and other oral surgical procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge in taking vital signs such as blood pressure readings prior to and during surgery.
Certified Dental Assistant
Maynard Dental
Maynard, MA
11.2011 - 03.2013
- Skilled at providing chairside assistance to dentists by handing them instruments, holding suction devices and passing other materials as needed.
- Familiarity with mixing dental cements and other compounds used for filling cavities as well as making provisional crowns or bridge restorations.
- Accomplished in applying sealants, fluoride treatments, topical anesthetics, desensitizing agents, gingival retraction cords and putty.
- Sterilized and disinfected instruments and treatment rooms.
- Set up dental instruments and supplies in alignment with dentist preferences.
Certified Dental Assistant
Community Health Connections
Fitchburg, MA
07.2006 - 11.2011
- Proven track record of maintaining a clean and organized work area according to OSHA standards.
- Competent in performing various office duties such as scheduling appointments, updating patient records and ordering supplies.
- Skilled at providing chairside assistance to dentists by handing them instruments, holding suction devices and passing other materials as needed.
Education
Post Grad - Dental Assisting Program
Minuteman Technical School
Lexington, MA06-2006
Skills
- Dental radiography
- Patient education
- Oral surgery assistance
- Periodontal treatment support
- Dentrix proficiency
- Orthodontic assistance
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Certified Orthodontic Assistant
- Licensed Dental Assistant
- BLS Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Dental Assistant
Harvey Apotheker
05.2025 - Current
Certified Dental Assistant
Watkin Dental Associates
04.2024 - 05.2025
Orthodontic Assistant
Joseph Yamin
02.2018 - 05.2024
Orthodontic Assistant
Walker Orthodontics
11.2015 - 02.2018
Oral Surgery Assistant
Baystate Oral Surgery
03.2013 - 11.2015
Certified Dental Assistant
Maynard Dental
11.2011 - 03.2013
Certified Dental Assistant
Community Health Connections
07.2006 - 11.2011
Post Grad - Dental Assisting Program
Minuteman Technical School