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Grace Amour

Irvine,CA

Summary

Reliable Dental Assistant with ~7 years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with procedures, setting up exam rooms, helping patients feel comfortable and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Western Dental & Orthodontics
12.2015 - 07.2023
  • 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 several procedures daily.
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.

Dental Assistant

A&E Family Dental Care
04.2016 - 05.2020
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for multiple procedures daily.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.

Sunday School Teacher

St. Ephraim Cathedral
08.2014 - 08.2019
  • Prepared age-appropriate weekly lesson plans aligned with church teachings.
  • Adapted bible verses and lessons into stories and activities to help children comprehend scriptures.
  • Managed classroom behavior to maintain safety and promote orderly learning environments.
  • Employed variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials to provide for creative teachings, helping children grow spiritually.
  • Provided differentiated faith-based instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
  • Assessed student progress to determine level of understanding and adjust lessons to enhance learning.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
09.2023

Skills

  • Completely fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish
  • Beginner/Intermediate Speaker in Armenian
  • Great social and public speaking skills
  • Hard worker, quick learner

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Armenian
Limited Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Dental Assistant

A&E Family Dental Care
04.2016 - 05.2020

Dental Assistant

Western Dental & Orthodontics
12.2015 - 07.2023

Sunday School Teacher

St. Ephraim Cathedral
08.2014 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of California, Irvine
Grace Amour