To obtain a position as a dental assistant that is both challenging and satisfying, with the opportunity to effectively use my knowledge, skills, and 14+ years of experience to the fullest potential.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Carolina Dental Center
11.2023 - Current
Assist dentist during all dental procedures including crowns, bridges, composite restorations, extractions, implant placement, restoring of implants, impressions for dentures, partials, and occlusal guards - Fabricating temporary crowns and bridges - Maintain a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection - routinely take full mouth series of x-rays-assist hygiene as needed.
Treatment Coordinator
St. James Dentistry
03.2023 - 11.2023
Created multi-step treatment plans - Discussed large treatment cases in detail with patients and achieved case acceptance -Reduced no-show appointments using a reliable reminder system including phone calls, texts, or emails as preferred by each individual patient - Delivered excellent patient experiences with the upmost care.
Dental Assistant
Dentistry at Carolina Forest
01.2016 - 03.2023
Assist doctor during all dental operations including composite fillings, inlays, onlays, crowns (CEREC), bridges, implant restorations, extractions, removable prosthetics - Alginate and PVS impressions - Ordering of all supplies for the dental practice - Use and maintenance of Sirona CEREC milling unit - Use and maintenance of Ivoclar Programat furnace.
Dental Assistant
Forest Crossing Family Dental
01.2015 - 01.2016
Working chairside with the doctor for all dental procedures- Management of all lab cases and maintained dental laboratory- Preparation and break down of operatories- In charge of ordering all supplies.
Dental Assistant
Trinity Cosmetic and General Dentistry
01.2009 - 02.2015
Lead dental assistant working closely with the doctor to complete all chairside restorations - Served as an aid to the front desk when needed - Efficiently maintained laboratory and sterilization area - Fabrication of temporary crowns - Monitored dental supply inventory and orders.
Education
Dental Assistant- DAII -
North Carolina Dental Assisting Training School
01.2008
North Carolina State Board of Esthetics -
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
01.2006
High School Diploma -
Mount Pleasant High School
Mt. Pleasant, NC
05.2003
Skills
Provide chairside assistance during clinical treatments including composite restorations, crowns, bridges, implant restorations, impressions, fabricate and cement temporary crowns
Proficient knowledge of digital radiology
Four handed assisting technique
Skillfully navigate Dentrix and Eaglesoft software
Operate CEREC milling unit and Ivoclar Programat furnace
Director of Clinical Affairs at Carolina Center For Dental Implants & PeriodonticsDirector of Clinical Affairs at Carolina Center For Dental Implants & Periodontics