Deskisa Norman
Summary
Multi-talented Dental Assistant experienced in all areas of dental treatment. Supported administrative functions including charting, records management, and appointment setting while ensuring patient comfort and addressing issues during procedures. Focused on contributing to a collaborative dental environment that fosters growth and advancement.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Tech Dentristy
Atlanta, GA
01.2026 - Current
- Support providers with chairside assistance during restorative and preventive procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms with sterilized instruments, trays, and supplies for patient visits.
- Reviewed patient charts and confirmed medical histories before dental appointments.
- Monitored sterilization cycles, ensuring compliance with infection control standards throughout daily operations.
- Coordinated appointment flow, efficiently escorting patients between reception and treatment areas to enhance patient experience.
- Managed dental inventory, restocked supplies, and organized lab materials for clinic use.
- Trained new dental assistants by providing guidance on protocols and processes, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records.
- Maintained patient charts, including medical histories, medications, and allergies.
Lead Dental Assistant
SkyeView dental
Peachtree City, Georgia
07.2024 - 11.2025
- Supported dentists during restorative and preventive procedures by preparing tools and materials.
- Supported dentists during restorative and preventive procedures to ensure efficient patient care
- Assisted with chairside suction, retraction, and patient comfort measures
- Oversaw dental inventory management, restocked supplies, and organized lab materials for optimal clinic operations
- Monitored sterilization cycles and maintained infection control standards throughout daily operations.
- Trained new dental assistants on protocols and processes to enhance team effectiveness
- Monitored inventory levels of dental materials, tools, and equipment to ensure stock availability. of dental materials, tools, and equipment to ensure sufficient stock was always available.
- Assisted in the training of new dental assistants by providing guidance on protocols and processes.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records.
Dental Assistant
Southside medical center
Atlanta, GA
02.2024 - 07.2025
- Executed day-to-day duties with precision, ensuring seamless operations.
- Proposed and implemented innovative solutions that improved team collaboration and patient care.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Great expression
Dental assistant
Fayetteville, GA
09.2019 - 01.2024
- Reviewed patient charts, medical histories, and consent forms before treatment.
- Reviewed patient charts, medical histories, and consent forms to ensure preparedness for treatment.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Prepared restorative trays, instruments, and sterile supplies for daily appointments.
- Managed appointment flow and treatment room setup, facilitating smooth patient transitions and effective communication during handoff.
- Assisted during dental procedures by passing instruments and maintaining suction, supporting efficient workflow and patient care.
Dental Assistant
East Atlanta Oral Implant Facial Surgery center
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Prepared patient for dental examination by ensuring comfort and providing necessary information.
- Prepared patients for dental procedures, ensuring comfort and readiness
- Sterilized and disinfected dental instruments to maintain a hygienic environment.
- Prepared instrument trays and organized materials for dental procedures.
- Performed diagnostic x-rays to assist in evaluating patient dental health.
Dental Assistant
kids Dental studio
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Escorted patients to exam rooms, ensuring comfort and readiness for procedures.
- Administered anesthetics and desensitizing agents under dentist's direction, contributing to patient care during procedures.
- Positioned patients for treatment and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
- Administered anesthetics and desensitizing agents under dentist supervision.
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms, organizing instruments and equipment for efficient workflow.
- Stocked supplies in exam and treatment rooms to ensure availability for procedures. and prepared exam and treatment rooms, setting up required instruments, tools, and equipment.
Dental Assistant
Beautiful Smiles
Atlanta, GA
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Escorted patients to exam rooms, ensuring comfort and readiness for treatment.
- Positioned patients for treatment and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
- Administered anesthetics and desensitizing agents following dentist's directions.
- Administered anesthetics and desensitizing agents according to dentists' instructions.
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms, organizing instruments and equipment for efficient procedures.
- Organized and stocked exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments, tools, and equipment.
Education
Dental Assistant Program
Everest College
Atlanta, Ga, USA 08.2013 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Daniel McLaughlin Therrell High School
Atlanta, GA, United StatesSkills
- Chairside Assisting
- Four-handed procedures
- Restorative dentistry
- Digital X-ray
- Impressions
- Patient education
- Room disinfection
- Dental software utilization
- Patient record management
- Scheduling
- Quality assurance
- HIPAA Trained
- CPR Certified
- EFDA Certified
- Multitasking
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Tech Dentristy
01.2026 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
SkyeView dental
07.2024 - 11.2025
Dental Assistant
Southside medical center
02.2024 - 07.2025
Great expression
Dental assistant
09.2019 - 01.2024
Dental Assistant
East Atlanta Oral Implant Facial Surgery center
04.2018 - 08.2019
Dental Assistant
kids Dental studio
04.2018 - 08.2019
Dental Assistant
Beautiful Smiles
03.2016 - 03.2018
Dental Assistant Program
Everest College
08.2013 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Daniel McLaughlin Therrell High School