GRACE AMOUR
Burbank,CA
Summary
Empathetic, multilingual dental assistant with 9 years of experience in both paid and volunteer positions, providing chairside assistance during dental procedures. Highly skilled in four-handed dentistry techniques and dedicated to delivering compassionate care to all patients. Known for being friendly and dependable, with a positive attitude and a eagerness to learn.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Dental Assistant
St. John Dental
10.2023 - Current
- Provided four handed chair side assistance to dentist during procedures
- Worked closely with anxiety prone patients to deliver empathetic care
- Served as a Spanish translator for several patients a day
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and postoperative instructions
- Performed X-Rays safely, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images
- Trained new Dental Assistants newly out of DA school
Orthodontic Assistant
Starnes Orthodontics
10.2023 - Current
- Perform independent full direct bonding for braces & Invisalign
- Performed X-Rays, records photographs, & 3D/alginate impressions
- Provided four handed chair side assistance to orthodontist during complex procedures
- Demonstrated communication skills as treatment coordinator, increasing case acceptance rates through effective presentation of treatment options and financing options
Volunteer Coordinator/Fundraising Officer
St. Ephraim Orthodox Cathedral
04.2014 - Current
- Coordinated large-scale events involving multiple teams of volunteers, resulting in successful fundraisers and community outreach initiatives
- Established strong relationships with local churches, fostering collaboration and expanding volunteer opportunities
- Collaborated monthly with members of the church to raise money for underprivileged families
- Collaborated with church members to donate money overseas to persecuted Christian communities
Dental Assistant
Western Dental & Orthodontics
12.2015 - 06.2023
- Provided four handed chair side assistance to dentist during procedures
- Worked closely with younger patients to deliver care with patience
- Served as a Spanish translator for several patients a day
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and postoperative instructions
- Performed X-Rays safely, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study models
Dental Assistant
A&E Family Dental Care
04.2016 - 05.2023
- Provided four handed chair side assistance to dentist during procedures
- Worked closely with anxiety prone patients to deliver empathetic care
- Served as a Spanish translator for several patients a day
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and postoperative instructions
- Performed X-Rays safely, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images
- Assisted in periodontal charting with doctor
Sunday School Teacher
Saint Ephraim Orthodox Cathedral
04.2014 - Current
- Prepared age-appropriate weekly lesson plans aligned with church teachings
- Adapted Bible verses into stories for children
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe environment for around 25 children aged 8 years old or younger each Sunday
- Employed a variety of instructional aids to meet learning demands of each child
Education
University of California, Extension
Irvine, CAIrvine Valley College
Irvine, CASaddleback College
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06.2023
Skills
- Successfully planned and oversaw several fundraisers for underprivileged families in my community
- Four Handed Dentistry
- Orthodontic Direct Bonding Braces/Clear Trays
- Eager to Learn, Hardworking
- Exceptional communication skills
- Multilingual Dental Terminology Knowledge
- Dental Appliance Fabrication
- Treatment Coordinator
- Empathetic, compassionate person
Dental Software Familiarity
- Expert in Dentrix
- Expert in Ortho2
- Expert in Dolphin
- Expert in Dexis
- Expert in Dental Monitoring
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Armenian
Limited Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Volunteer Dental Assistant
St. John Dental
10.2023 - Current
Orthodontic Assistant
Starnes Orthodontics
10.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
A&E Family Dental Care
04.2016 - 05.2023
Dental Assistant
Western Dental & Orthodontics
12.2015 - 06.2023
Volunteer Coordinator/Fundraising Officer
St. Ephraim Orthodox Cathedral
04.2014 - Current
Sunday School Teacher
Saint Ephraim Orthodox Cathedral
04.2014 - Current
University of California, Extension
Irvine Valley College
Saddleback College
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Irvine
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