Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Certification
Timeline
Love Jesus, My husband, my Children and my Cutest ever Noel( our Zuchon puppy).
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Heather Davis

Mount Juliet,TN

Summary

Dedicated dental assistant with 20 years of experience in dynamic dental office environments, excelling in restorative dentistry and oral surgery support. Proficient in dental radiography, impression preparation, and exceptional chairside assistance, ensuring a seamless patient experience. Known for fostering strong relationships with patients and team members, contributing to a positive and efficient practice atmosphere. Committed to staying updated on industry advancements to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside

Dr. Dan Harris Periodontist
102 Woodmont Blvd. Nashville, Tn 37205
08.2022 - 02.2026
  • Facilitated patient preparation and ensured comfort during dental procedures.
  • Managed sterilization of instruments and ensured compliance with infection control protocols.
  • Managed patient scheduling and maintained comprehensive records to support seamless office operations.
  • Assisted dentists in delivering high-quality care by anticipating needs and offering effective chairside assistance throughout treatments.

Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside

Vitality Dental
Nashville, TN
08.2016 - 08.2021
  • Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery.
  • Proficient at Eaglesoft technology
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Helped Dentist's complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
  • Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Assisted along side dentist to perform Endo, Oral surgery, Connective tissue grafts, and Implants.

Dental Assistant

Premier Dental -Dr. Thomas Williams
Brentwood , TN
10.2014 - 08.2016

Assisted alongside Dentist performing general dentistry procedures as well as, Oral Surgery, Implants, and Endo.

In Home Supportive Services Specialist

San Joaquin County
Stockton, CA
11.2004 - 03.2007

Registry Specialist: Maintained a registry of potential providers and recipients of In Home Care. Trained potential providers for In Home Care with skills such as First Aid and CPR; Helped with community outreach fairs; Worked alongside Social Workers for San Joaquin Co. to make sure recipients of In Home Supportive Service program were being cared for properly.

Education

No Degree - Biology

Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX

No Degree - Pre Dental

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

High School Diploma -

Spring Valley Academy
Centerville, OH

License - Dental Assisting

Anthem Career College
Nashville, TN
05-2014

Skills

  • Crowns, Bridges
  • FIllings
  • Root Canal Therapy
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Dental radiography
  • Oral surgery
  • Implants
  • Connective Tissue Grafts
  • Flaps
  • Gingivectomy
  • Nitrous Monitoring

Accomplishments

    Presidents excellence award for 4.0 GPA at Anthem

    Dental Club President at Southern Adventist University

Additional Information

I will do my best in what I do, because I not only have you to honor, but I have God. May your selection be one that is the best fit for us!

Certification

Current on CPR/First Aid

Nitrous Monitoring, Coronal Polishing, Radiology

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside

Dr. Dan Harris Periodontist
08.2022 - 02.2026

Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside

Vitality Dental
08.2016 - 08.2021

Dental Assistant

Premier Dental -Dr. Thomas Williams
10.2014 - 08.2016

In Home Supportive Services Specialist

San Joaquin County
11.2004 - 03.2007

No Degree - Pre Dental

Southern Adventist University

High School Diploma -

Spring Valley Academy

License - Dental Assisting

Anthem Career College

No Degree - Biology

Southwestern Adventist University

Love Jesus, My husband, my Children and my Cutest ever Noel( our Zuchon puppy).

My greatest joys in this life come from serving these people. I love my church, my family and my puppy. Nothing is more important in this life than loving people and making them feel special.