Dorothy Gladden
Jamestown,NC
Summary
Certified North Carolina Dental Assistant 11 With 6 Years of pediatric focused experience and proficiency in ortho and surgical assisting. Graduated August of 2020 with active NC DA 11 classification. Skilled in DA 11 expanded functions, nitrous oxide monitoring, digital radiology, and behavior management for pediatric patients. Seeking a Pediatric, Orthodontic or Surgical DA 11 position.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant 11
Nc Pediatric Dentistry
Statesville, North Carolina
03.2025 - Current
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Assisted dentists during procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency and patient comfort.
- Sterilized dental instruments following safety protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Prepared examination rooms for patient visits and maintained cleanliness.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Managed and updated patient records in dental software systems, ensuring accurate and accessible information.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Collaborated with team members to deliver coordinated care, contributing to high-quality patient services.
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Smile Starters- Winston Salem
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Supported dental hygienists in providing patient care and comfort during procedures, enhancing overall patient experience.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene techniques and post-treatment care instructions.
- Assisted during X-rays and other diagnostic procedures.
- Managed patients' concerns, complaints, and fears with empathy, fostering loyalty and trust.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling and patient flow, optimizing office operations.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Dental Assistant 11
United Health Centers
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
09.2021 - 04.2024
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure smooth workflow.
- Sterilized dental instruments following safety protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Monitored participants' comfort levels during procedures to provide reassurance. throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Collected medical and dental history and recorded vital signs to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Administered desensitizing agents to prepare patients for anesthetic procedures, ensuring comfort and readiness. desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Education
Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Edudent School of Dental Assisting
Greensboro, NC08-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Hygiene
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC07-2026
Skills
- Chairside assistance
- Dental procedures
- X-ray imaging
- Restorative dentistry
- Coronal polishing
- Infection control
- Equipment sterilization
- Room disinfection
- OSHA regulations
- Dentrix proficiency
- Time management
- Patient education
- Patient relations
- Nitrous Oxide
Timeline
Dental Assistant 11
Nc Pediatric Dentistry
03.2025 - Current
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Smile Starters- Winston Salem
01.2024 - 01.2025
Dental Assistant 11
United Health Centers
09.2021 - 04.2024
Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Edudent School of Dental Assisting
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Hygiene
Forsyth Technical Community College