Patient-oriented Dental Assistant bringing experience and knowledge from working in a fast-paced dental practice. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Ron Mueller DDS Family Dentistry
Powers, MI
04.2023 - Current
Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Barn Hand
CJ Stables
Powers, MI
08.2022 - Current
Used all-terrain vehicles to patrol pastures and grazing areas to monitor animal activities.
Raked bedding to scoop manure and cleaned animal stalls.
Loaded and unloaded hay bales from trailers.
Unloaded hay, grain and other goods to neatly store in proper location.
Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
Provided daily care for horses including feeding, watering, exercising and turnout time.
Held horses for veterinarian during health checks and care or for farrier for trimming and shoeing of horse hooves.
Mixed feed, additives and medicines in prescribed portions.
Instructional Aide
Carney Nadeau Public School
Carney, MI
08.2022 - Current
Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
Supervised recess periods or lunchroom activities.
Provided guidance to students on their academic tasks.
Monitored student behavior and identified areas of improvement.
Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
Assisted with classroom management, including seating arrangements and discipline procedures.
Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
Created a positive learning environment for students.
Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies.
Complied with instructor-developed IEPs.
Sales Associate
Menards
Escanaba, MI
02.2021 - 08.2022
Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Ensured compliance with all safety regulations while handling hazardous materials.
Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
Cashier
Island Resort and Casino
Bark River, MI
03.2020 - 02.2021
Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
Delivered food orders promptly and accurately to guests tables.
Received food orders from individuals and explained offerings.
Refilled condiments, napkins and server workstations.
Education
Dental Assistant Certificate -
Bay De Noc Community College
Escanaba, MI
04.2022
High School Diploma -
Carney Nadeau Public Schools
Carney, MI
05.2020
Skills
Patient Education
Inventory Management
Patient Relations
Dental Hygiene
Instrument Preparation
Clinical Support
Equipment Sterilization
Patient Services
Patient Counseling
Medical Records Management
Exam Room Setups
Team Collaboration
Taking X-Rays
Office Management
Strong Writing and Verbal Skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Ron Mueller DDS Family Dentistry
04.2023 - Current
Barn Hand
CJ Stables
08.2022 - Current
Instructional Aide
Carney Nadeau Public School
08.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
Menards
02.2021 - 08.2022
Cashier
Island Resort and Casino
03.2020 - 02.2021
Dental Assistant Certificate -
Bay De Noc Community College
High School Diploma -
Carney Nadeau Public Schools
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