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Emily Walton

Whitney Point,NY

Summary

Registered Dental Assistant with expertise in chairside assistance, digital radiographs, impressions, and provisional restorations. Strong commitment to infection control, HIPAA compliance, and patient education, focusing on positive patient experience and high-quality care.

Overview

1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant

Gentle Dental Care
12.2018 - 10.2026
  • Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments to support efficient chairside procedures.
  • Assisted dentists during restorative, endodontic, and surgical appointments, including implants, with precise chairside support.
  • Captured digital radiographs and updated patient charts for accurate clinical records.
  • Educated patients on post-treatment instructions, oral hygiene, and follow-up care.
  • Took impressions and captured digital scans.
  • Removed sutures as needed
  • Fabricated and placed provisional crowns and occlusal guards
  • Monitored nitrous oxide administration and vitals

Lead Dental Assistant

Perna Dental
04.2013 - 12.2018
  • Chairside, four handed dentistry.
  • Sterilization according to infection-control and OSHA standards.
  • Trained new assistants on operatory setup, sterilization protocols, and patient readiness procedures.

Education

Comprehensive Dental Assistant Modular Program - Dental Assisting

BOCES
Elmira, NY
01-2018

Skills

  • Chairside assistance
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Radiography safety
  • Electronic charting
  • Patient flow management
  • Patient assessment
  • Oral hygiene education
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Certified in BLS
  • Attention to detail
  • Continuing education commitment

Certification

  • Certified Dental Assistant, DANB 2018
  • RDA - NYS Licensed and Registered Dental Assistant 2018
  • Basic Life Support Certification, American Heart Association - 2025

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

Gentle Dental Care
12.2018 - 10.2026

Lead Dental Assistant

Perna Dental
04.2013 - 12.2018

Comprehensive Dental Assistant Modular Program - Dental Assisting

BOCES
Emily Walton