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Faylene Begay

Flagstaff,AZ

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Talented Dental Assistant with 3 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Dr. Darlington Family Dentist
01.2020 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 3 procedures daily.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans
  • Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts

Manufacturing Assembly Technician

W.L. Gore & Associates
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
  • Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
  • Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately, and with zero errors.
  • Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
  • Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones
  • Documented all in-process and out-of-process assembly activities

Sales Associate

Dillards Department Store
01.2011 - 01.2018
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Coconino County Community College
Flagstaff, AZ
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Flagstaff High School
Flagstaff, AZ
05.2007

Skills

  • Strong Writing and Verbal Skills
  • Patient Schedule Management
  • Personable Communication
  • Periodontics and Endodontics
  • Preliminary Impressions
  • Sealant Application

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dr. Darlington Family Dentist
01.2020 - Current

Manufacturing Assembly Technician

W.L. Gore & Associates
01.2018 - 12.2019

Sales Associate

Dillards Department Store
01.2011 - 01.2018

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Coconino County Community College

High School Diploma -

Flagstaff High School
Faylene Begay