Destiny Gates
Prince Frederick,MD
Summary
Certified Dental Assistant in pediatrics with hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography and building relationships with patients. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring strong work ethic to excellent dental practice. Reliable Dental Assistant with strong knowledge of dentistry practices. Well-rounded professional skilled handling multiple tasks, including making dental impressions, sterilizing stations, and taking X-rays. Highly organized with experience in charting and preparing patient treatment plans. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a Certified Dental Assistant position. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, Stable benefits, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Enthusiastic and reliable professional takes pride in providing excellent customer service and creating a comfortable environment for others. Maintains focus and positive attitude in stressful situations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Dr. Jose Juambeltz
Dunkirk, MD
08.2023 - Current
- Self motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Excellent communication skills,both verbal and written.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Ensured that infection control protocols were followed at all times.
- Prepared materials needed for dental procedures such as composite restorations, cementation of stainless sleet crowns and impression taking.
- Disinfected treatment rooms between patients according to established protocols.
- Explained postoperative instructions to patients prior to their discharge from the office.
- Greeted patients upon arrival and prepared them for treatment.
- Assisted dentists in providing patient care, including examinations, dental cleanings, and x-rays.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
Dental Assistant: Perioperative Services
Medstar Hospital St.Marys
Leonardtown, MD
08.2023 - Current
- Employed through current dental office.
- Task's such as preparing, setting up operating room for patient going under general anesthesia for extensive treatment.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed in order to minimize risk of infection or injury.
Orthodontic Assistant/Receptionist
Dr. Thomas Dowling
Prince Frederick, MD
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Assisted in maintaining office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Scheduled appointments for clients, customers, and other visitors.
- Communicated effectively with patients and parents to discuss treatment processes, what to expect and potential length.
- Outstanding patient care, high level of integrity and efficiency.
- Self motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Maintained a clean working environment by properly sterilizing equipment after each use according to protocol.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assistant Training
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD03-2023
High School Diploma -
Hunting Town High School
Huntingtown, MD06-2022
Skills
- Intelligent, Self-less, Hardworking, Great Work Ethic, Strive to see and help businesses run efficiently
- Strong Writing and Verbal Skills
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Patient Management
- Dental Radiography:
Bitewings, Periapical, Panoramic Images
- Four-handed procedures
- Restorative Dentistry
- OSHA Compliance Knowledge
- Patient Relations
- Dental Materials Knowledge
- Pediatric dental care
- HIPAA Regulations Understanding
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Team player with positive attitude
- Healthcare Customer Service
- Radiation Safety
- Oral Health Care
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Maryland State Board Of Dental Examiners:
Licensed Dental Radiology Technologist- March,1,2024
License Number: 23200
Dental Assisting National Board:
- Certified Dental Assistant - June,15,2024
Certification Number: 276333
- Earned Certificated In General Chairside Assisting: June,15,2024
- Earned Certificate In Infection Control: February,23,2024
- Earned Certificate In Radiation Health and Safety: January,13,2023
American Heart Association:
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Certified.
Timeline
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Dr. Jose Juambeltz
08.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant: Perioperative Services
Medstar Hospital St.Marys
08.2023 - Current
Orthodontic Assistant/Receptionist
Dr. Thomas Dowling
08.2022 - 08.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assistant Training
College of Southern Maryland
High School Diploma -
Hunting Town High School