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Kara Botteicher

Bedford,VA

Summary

Talented Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, taking dental x-rays, and assisting dentists. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Roanoke Dental Clinic
06.2025 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.

CNA

Oakwood Health and Rehabilitation
11.2024 - 06.2025
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure.

Education

Nursing Assistant -

Runk And Pratt School of Nursing Instruction
Forest, VA
10-2024

High School Diploma -

Homeschool
Bedford, VA
08-2023

Skills

  • Instrument preparation
  • Treatment room setup
  • Dental radiography
  • Patient counseling
  • Dental impressions
  • Medical records management
  • Electronic charting
  • Intra Oral/Extra Oral X-rays
  • Dentrix proficiency
  • Dental terminology
  • Chair-side support
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • Certified Radiation Safety Virginia Western Online - June 2025
  • Certified Nurse Assistant
  • First Aid/CPR Certified - American Heart Association

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Roanoke Dental Clinic
06.2025 - Current

CNA

Oakwood Health and Rehabilitation
11.2024 - 06.2025

Nursing Assistant -

Runk And Pratt School of Nursing Instruction

High School Diploma -

Homeschool