SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

JULIA HIGGINS

Sun Family Dental
TUNNEL HILL,GA
5
years of professional experience

Highly-motivated Dental Assistant with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, dependable, and adaptable. Well-rounded in building relationships with team members and patients. Effectively works unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Work History

Dental Assistant

3 Years 3 Months
Sun Family Dental | 04.2023 - Current
  • Prepared examination rooms and sterilized instruments to maintain infection control standards.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Took dental x-rays following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Obtained accurate traditional and digital impressions for whitening trays, night guards, crowns, bridges, and temporary restorations.
  • Assisted with patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during dental procedures.

Externship

1 Month
East Brainerd Dentistry | 03.2023 - 04.2023
  • Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Prepared patients for dental treatments by welcoming, comforting and draping patients.

Lead Teacher

1 Year 8 Months
Creative Kids Daycare | 08.2021 - 04.2023
  • Monitor children's play actives to verify safety and wellness.
  • Establish and maintain safe play environments for children.
  • Communicate with parents about daily actives and any concerning behaviors.
  • Read stories and play alphabet games to promote early literacy.
  • Record child behaviors, food and medication information for supervisors.
  • Organize and lead activates to promote physical, mental, and social development.

Education

Registered Dental Assistant

Competitive Edge Dental Assistant Academy | 04.2023

High School Diploma

Ringgold High School | 05.2022

Skills

Taking Medical and Dental Histories
Disinfection and Sanitizing
Dental Radiology
CAD/CAM Scanning / Digital Impressions
Preliminary Impressions
Coronal Polishing
Treatment room setup / Preparation
Teamwork and Collaboration
Origination and Prioritization

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Sun Family Dental
04.2023 - CurrentRead More

Externship

East Brainerd Dentistry
03.2023 - 04.2023Read More

Lead Teacher

Creative Kids Daycare
08.2021 - 04.2023Read More

Ringgold High School

High School Diploma
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Competitive Edge Dental Assistant Academy

Registered Dental Assistant
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JULIA HIGGINS