Desired Job Title
Dental AssistantDental AssistantDental Assistant-Expanded FunctionsLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: Dickinson, TX
Open to relocation: Yes
Open To Work
Dominique Thomas
Dickinson,TX
Work Preference
Summary
Detail-oriented dental assistant with over a decade of experience in patient care and operational support. Proficient in digital X-ray techniques and maintaining strict hygiene protocols, committed to improving patient outcomes and clinic efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Robinson and Ries Orthodontics
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted with patient intake, ensuring accurate documentation and a welcoming environment.
- Prepared dental instruments and materials for procedures, maintaining strict hygiene protocols.
- Supported orthodontists during treatments, enhancing patient comfort and procedural efficiency.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene practices, promoting better health outcomes.
Dental Assistant
Mid-Missouri Dental Center
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Managed appointment scheduling, optimizing office workflow and reducing patient wait times.
- Maintained inventory of dental supplies, tracking usage to prevent shortages and ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborated with team members to improve clinic operations and enhance patient experience.
- Participated in training sessions, quickly adapting to new tools and technologies in orthodontic practice.
- General anesthisa monitoring chairside with dentist and in house anesthesiologist.
Dental Assistant-Expanded Functions
Comfort Dental
11.2011 - 03.2019
- Assisted in patient care by preparing treatment rooms and ensuring a sterile environment.
- Supported dentists during procedures, managing instruments and materials efficiently.
- Implemented inventory control measures to reduce waste and ensure supply availability.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling and patient flow to enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained new staff on office protocols and best practices for patient interaction.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Education
Dental Assisting -
Concorde Career College
Kansas City, MO01-2011
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- X-ray processing
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Cross-training capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- Electronic charting
- Patient services
- Restorative procedures
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Robinson and Ries Orthodontics
02.2024 - 02.2025
Dental Assistant
Mid-Missouri Dental Center
01.2020 - 11.2022
Dental Assistant-Expanded Functions
Comfort Dental
11.2011 - 03.2019
Dental Assisting -
Concorde Career College
EFDA certifited in Missouri
EFDA - restorative
EFDA - Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics
General Anesthesia Monitoring
CPR
Nitrous Oxide Monitioring