Faith Dixon
Oregon City,OR
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with four years of experience in chairside support, patient care, and clinical assistance in diverse dental environments. Expertise includes Open Dental, EagleSoft, Dentrix, Epic, and Daisy, as well as digital imaging, CAD/CAM technology, CEREC scanners, and 3D printing. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and optimizing workflows to ensure the delivery of high-quality dental care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
One Community health
The Dalles, OR
10.2025 - 07.2026
- Educated patients on oral health and coordinated scheduling to improve appointment adherence
- Utilize Managed patient records and appointments using Epic software to ensure efficient patient flow
- Capture digital x rays
- Assistant in dental procedures
- Take alginate impressions
- Sterilization and maintaining OSHA safety
- Participated in public health initiatives to promote community dental health
Dental Assistant
Gregson Family Dentistry
Milwaukie, OR
01.2024 - 09.2025
- Assist dentists during a variety of restorative and preventive procedures while ensuring patient comfort.
- Maintained accurate patient documentation using Open Dental to support efficient practice operations.
- Take digital impressions using CAD/CAM technology and CEREC scanners to support precise restorations and reduce turnaround time.
- Assisted dentists during restorative and preventive procedures, prioritizing patient comfort and care.
- Managed patient flow to optimize appointment scheduling and enhance overall patient experience.
- Manage patient flow to keep appointments on schedule and improve the overall patient experience.
Dental Assistant
Beavercreek Dental
Oregon City, OR
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted dentists during procedures while maintaining a calm and comfortable environment for patients.
- Managed patient records in Dentrix, ensuring accurate documentation and comprehensive treatment histories for improved patient care.
- Captured digital radiographs and conducted dental charting to support accurate diagnostics and treatment planning.
- Took impressions and fabricated temporary crowns to improve appointment efficiency.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and post-operative care.
- Collaborated with dental team to deliver thorough patient education and support, enhancing overall patient understanding and satisfaction.
Dental Assistant
Sunnybrook Family Dental
Clackamas, OR
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided chairside assistance for restorative and preventive procedures.
- Ensured sterilization protocols and compliance with OSHA standards for safe treatment environments.
- Captured and processed digital X-rays for accurate diagnostics.
- Performed periodontal charting and updated treatment records using EagleSoft.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene, treatment procedures, and post-treatment care.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and treatment processes to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Coordinated with hygienists and dentists to provide seamless, patient-centered care.
Education
Dental Assistant Certification -
Concorde Career College
Portland, ORHigh School Diploma -
Milwaukie High School
Milwaukie, ORSkills
- Chairside Dental Assisting
- Digital X-Rays
- CAD/CAM Technology
- CEREC Scanner
- Digital Impressions
- Temporary Crown Fabrication
- Model trimming
- Infection control
- Appointment Scheduling
- Health records management
- Open Dental
- Dentrix
- EagleSoft
- Team Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Patient Education
Certification
- Radiology certification
- CPR certification
Personal Information
Title: Dental Assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant
One Community health
10.2025 - 07.2026
Dental Assistant
Gregson Family Dentistry
01.2024 - 09.2025
Dental Assistant
Beavercreek Dental
05.2023 - 12.2023
Dental Assistant
Sunnybrook Family Dental
08.2022 - 05.2023
Dental Assistant Certification -
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
Milwaukie High School