Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Dawn Foley

South Boston,MA

Summary

Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with dental teams. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Clipboard Health
04.2025 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.

Dental Assistant

STYNT
01.2014 - Current
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for multiple procedures daily.
  • Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
  • Improved dental procedure outcomes with accurate preparation of filling and crown materials.
  • Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
  • Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
  • Improved patient care with meticulous attention to instrument sterilization and preparation.
  • Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.

Lead Dental Assistant

Plymouth Dental Group
11.2023 - 11.2024
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and high-quality patient care.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering a welcoming environment that encouraged return visits.
  • Mentored junior dental assistants, sharing valuable knowledge to strengthen the overall quality of the team''s performance.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
  • Reduced wait times by effectively managing exam room turnover between appointments, minimizing downtime for both staff members and patients alike.
  • Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for both staff and patients.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of dental procedures and answering questions with patience.
  • Increased patient satisfaction rates through excellent customer service skills when addressing concerns or resolving issues promptly.
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
  • Improved practice workflow by efficiently setting up and breaking down dental operatories before and after each procedure.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.

Dental Assistant

Pinnacle Dental
03.2013 - 05.2020
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
  • Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
  • Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
  • Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
  • Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
  • Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
  • Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
  • Contributed to clinic's reputation for excellence by consistently receiving positive patient feedback.
  • Implemented waste reduction initiatives in clinic, promoting environmental sustainability.
  • Enhanced patient rapport by consistently delivering compassionate and professional care.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
  • Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cardinal Cushing Central High
South Boston, MA

Dental Assisting

Bryman Institute
CA
11-2003

Skills

  • Dental impressions
  • Dental radiography
  • Digital X-ray proficiency
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Treatment room setup
  • X-ray processing
  • Professionalism and etiquette
  • Team collaboration
  • Instrument sterilization techniques
  • Cross-training capabilities
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Impression taking skills
  • Treatment room breakdown
  • Patient education
  • Dental material handling
  • Sanitation protocols
  • Electronic charting
  • Restorative procedures
  • Oral surgery assistance
  • Inventory management
  • Endodontic procedure assistance
  • Restorative dentistry
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Clinical support
  • Oral surgery
  • Data confidentiality measures
  • Periodontal treatment assistance
  • Prosthodontic treatment support
  • Dental terminology
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Team collaboration abilities
  • OSHA regulations
  • Instrument selection
  • Oral healthcare
  • Infection control procedures
  • Four-handed procedures
  • Periodontics
  • Dental procedure preparation
  • Surgical setup
  • Chairside assistance
  • Exam room setups
  • Disinfecting rooms and equipment
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Disinfection and sterilization
  • Full mouth radiographs
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Personable communication

Certification

  • RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
  • Licensed Dental Assistant-MA
  • Licensed Radiology
  • OSHA Certified
  • CPR/AED Certified

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Clipboard Health
04.2025 - Current

Lead Dental Assistant

Plymouth Dental Group
11.2023 - 11.2024

Dental Assistant

STYNT
01.2014 - Current

Dental Assistant

Pinnacle Dental
03.2013 - 05.2020

High School Diploma -

Cardinal Cushing Central High

Dental Assisting

Bryman Institute

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Dawn Foley