Destiny Reynolds
South Bend,IN
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Michiana Dental Care, skilled in restorative procedures and patient care coordination. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort during dental operations, while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations. Committed to delivering exceptional clinical support and creating positive patient relationships.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Michiana Dental Care
Mishawaka, IN
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Placed and finished direct restorations, including carving, contouring and polishing.
- Applied etch, bond, sealants and liners under restorations.
- Fabricated and removed temporary crowns and bridges; cemented provisional and temporary restorations.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained clean treatment areas.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Supported dentists by anticipating needs during procedures.
- Coordinated scheduling and follow-up appointments for patients.
- Monitored inventory levels of dental supplies and restocked as needed.
- Implemented best practices for infection control and compliance with regulations.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
The Dental Center
Mishawaka, IN
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- 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.
- Placed and finished direct restorations, including carving, contouring and polishing.
- Applied etch, bond, sealants, and liners under restorations.
- Fabricated and removed temporary crowns and bridges; cemented provisional and permanent restorations.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
Dental Assistant
Mahoney Family Dentistry
South Bend, IN
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- 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 Number procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Facilitated patient education on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved dental health.
- Increased office efficiency by maintaining patient records with up-to-date information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Career Academy
South Bend, INSkills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiology
- Equipment sterilization
- Patient services
- Restorative procedures
- Inventory management
- Office administration duties
- Restorative dentistry
- Patient care coordination
- Dental software management
- Clinical support
- Medical records management
- HIPAA compliance
- Team collaboration abilities
- OSHA regulations
- Patient schedule management
- Oral health education
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Michiana Dental Care
03.2025 - Current
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
The Dental Center
04.2024 - 03.2025
Dental Assistant
Mahoney Family Dentistry
01.2023 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Career Academy