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Deja Mixon

Fayetteville,North Carolina

Summary

Talented Dental Assistant with 5 years of 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.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant Intern

MyOrthodontist
05.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in fabricating custom orthodontic appliances tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Reduced appointment wait times with efficient room setup and breakdown between patients.
  • Assisted orthodontists in applying braces, which led to successful treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Dental Assistant

DHA
03.2024 - Current

Successfully trained and mentored new dental assistants (soldiers) improving team performance.

Maintained a clean and organized work environment adhering to OSHA and HIPAA regulations

Assisted in the application of dental sealants and fluoride treatments

Dental Assistant

Complete Mobile Dentistry
03.2021 - 03.2023


- Prepare and maintain dental instruments, equipment, and materials for patient treatment.

- Collaborate with the dental team to provide exceptional patient care and support.

- Managed patient appointments, billing, and and work areas.

- Provided chairside assistance during procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.

- Conducted patient education sessions on oral health and hygiene.

Dental Assistant

Small Smiles Dental
03.2020 - 03.2021


  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
  • Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
  • Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.

Dental Assistant

Emergency Dental Services
11.2019 - 02.2020
  • I assisted patients with checking in and handling payment for procedures as well as verifying insurance information
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • 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.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.

Aviation boatswain mate

US Navy
08.2014 - 09.2018
  • My actually job title launch and recovered aircraft but I worked in the office my main jobs were to take and turn in attendance, write up flight plans, give any training ( sexual assault training ,safety briefs, qualifications that were needed ) keep training jackets updated and accurate

Education

Dental Hygiene -

Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC

Certification -

Accelerated dental academy
Savannah, Georgia

Diploma -

Windsor forest high school
Savannah, Georgia

Skills

  • Dental impressions
  • Dental Radiography
  • Digital X-Ray Proficiency
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Treatment room setup
  • Dental terminology knowledge
  • HIPAA Compliance Understanding
  • Cross-Training Capabilities
  • OSHA Regulations Knowledge
  • Oral hygiene education
  • Electronic Charting
  • Teeth Cleaning Assistance
  • Oral Surgery Assistance
  • Office Administration Duties
  • Knowledgeable in Dentrix
  • First Aid Training
  • Pediatric dental care
  • Orthodontic Procedure Support

Certification

  • Certified Dental Assistant

Timeline

Dental Assistant Intern

MyOrthodontist
05.2024 - Current

Dental Assistant

DHA
03.2024 - Current

Dental Assistant

Complete Mobile Dentistry
03.2021 - 03.2023

Dental Assistant

Small Smiles Dental
03.2020 - 03.2021

Dental Assistant

Emergency Dental Services
11.2019 - 02.2020

Aviation boatswain mate

US Navy
08.2014 - 09.2018

Dental Hygiene -

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Certification -

Accelerated dental academy

Diploma -

Windsor forest high school
Deja Mixon