Dominique Watson
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dependable Dental Assistant eager to bring 10+ years of experience in a fast-pace high-volume dental offices specializing in General and Pediatric care. Team-oriented and adept in providing chair-side assistance to dentists, and dental surgeons during 4-hand procedures. Expertise in preparing rooms for procedures, ensuring sterility of reusable dental instruments and properly disposing of contaminated materials. Ready to bring talent and hardworking demeanor to a dental family.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant Instructor
UEI College
04.2022 - Current
- Deliver quality educational instruction by helping develop the technical and soft skills needed for our students to secure a job in their new career
- Helping students determine their educational goals, and support students through their education journey and witness their dreams become reality
- Organized guest lectures from experienced professionals in the field, exposing students to diverse perspectives and insights into the dental industry.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Prepared graduates for successful careers as dental assistants by emphasizing real-world applications of skills learned in class.
- Promoting a positive learning environment with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration among students.
Dental Assistant
Image Dental Las Vegas
04.2020 - 04.2022
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns and seating permanent crowns.
- Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
- Supported dentist chairside with procedures including root canals and extractions.
- Assisted dentist with completing procedures such as implants and full mouth reconstruction.
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and CBCT prepared for dentists to review, as well as iTero.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Dental Assistant
Bella Smiles Cosmetic And Family Dentistry
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Cosmetic dentistry/full mouth reconstruction
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns and seating permanent crowns.
Lead Dental Assistant
Thunderbird Dental
03.2016 - 04.2018
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
- Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns and seating permanent crowns.
- Order and maintain back office supplies
- Train all new assistants
- OSHA officer for office
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
Las Vegas, NV05.2012
Skills
- Restorative procedures
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Able to assist in most dental procedures, including implants and root canals
- Treatment room setup
- Dentrix proficiency
- X-rays, CBCT Scans as well as iTero
- Impressions
- Fabrication of temps
- Clinical expertise
- Recruitment
- Supervising students
Timeline
Dental Assistant Instructor
UEI College
04.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Image Dental Las Vegas
04.2020 - 04.2022
Dental Assistant
Bella Smiles Cosmetic And Family Dentistry
04.2018 - 03.2020
Lead Dental Assistant
Thunderbird Dental
03.2016 - 04.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting
Pima Medical Institute