Kaitlyn Elaine Parker
Clinton,TN
Summary
Motivated and patient-focused Dental Assistant who is detail-oriented and committed to providing excellent customer service. Active listener who is looking to further knowledge in dentistry by working for a dental practice that offers comprehensive patient care. Flexible in quickly handling requests from dentist, colleagues and patients.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Law Family Dentistry
Knoxville, TN
01.2023 - Current
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality chairside assistance during dental procedures.
- Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients following various treatments such as extractions or root canals.
- Enhanced dentist efficiency by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments before appointments.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.
Sales Representative/ Administrative Assistant
Ace Hardware
Clinton, TN
06.2015 - Current
- Execute day to day activities and ensure these duties are conducted in a timely manner
- Draw up rental contracts and collect payments
- Verify clerical computations against physical count of stock
- Perform data entry as required and compare inventory data to office report to ensure they are balanced
- Process customer orders on construction equipment rentals while providing excellent customer service
Registered Dental Assistant
My Family Dentistry
Powell, TN
2020 - 2023
- Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures, resulting in successful treatment outcomes for patients.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Supported dentists during the administration of local anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Recognized for consistently providing a high level of patient care, contributing to increased patient retention and referral rates.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Fabricated custom dental appliances such as mouthguards and whitening trays for improved patient experience.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant -
Dental Staff School
Knoxville, TN03.2020
High School Diploma -
Anderson County High School
Clinton, TN05.2015
Skills
- Crown Prep Procedure
- Pouring/Trimming Stone
- Infection Control
- Tofflemire Matrix
- Charting
- Implant placement procedures/restoring with crown
- Instrument Familiarity
- Composite restorations
- Chairside Assisting
- Printing models
- Designing occlusal guards/Deprogrammers
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Law Family Dentistry
01.2023 - Current
Sales Representative/ Administrative Assistant
Ace Hardware
06.2015 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
My Family Dentistry
2020 - 2023
Registered Dental Assistant -
Dental Staff School
High School Diploma -
Anderson County High School