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Katelyn Pinkerton

Eau Claire,WI

Summary

Expected to graduate the CVTC Dental Hygiene program in June 2026.

Dedicated Certified Dental Assistant with five years expertise in patient care, dental radiography, and infection control. Proven ability to assist during procedures and manage time effectively.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Dental Assistant

Chippewa Valley Technical College Dental Clinic
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
05.2025 - 12.2026
  • Taking diagnostic radiographs
  • Sterilizing instruments
  • Cleaning and disinfecting operatory rooms
  • Thoroughly reviewing medical history with patients
  • Chairside assisting in many procedures (crowns, fillings, extractions, dentures, etc.)

Certified Dental Assistant

Saint Croix Family Dentistry
Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin
02.2023 - 08.2024
  • Taking diagnostic radiographs
  • Sterilizing instruments
  • Cleaning and disinfecting operatories
  • Thoroughly reviewing medical history with patients
  • Chairside assisting in many procedures (crowns, fillings, extractions, dentures, etc.)

Certified Dental Assistant

Arrowhead Family Dental
Rice Lake, Wisconsin
06.2021 - 02.2023
  • Taking diagnostic radiographs
  • Sterilizing instruments
  • Cleaning and disinfecting operatory rooms
  • Thoroughly reviewing medical history with patients
  • Chairside assisting in many procedures (crowns, fillings, extractions, dentures, etc.)

Education

Dental Hygiene

Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
05-2026

Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Rice Lake, Wisconsin
05-2021

High School Diploma -

Rice Lake High School
Rice Lake
06-2017

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Dental radiography
  • Infection control
  • Chairside assisting
  • Medical history review
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Knowledge of working with Eaglesoft for patient documentation

Certification

Certified Dental Assistant 2021-Present

References:

  • Deborah Schumacher, RDH, CVTC Dental Hygiene Program Director. 715-833-6352, dschumacher11@cvtc.edu

Relationship: Debbie has been the program director for the Dental Hygiene program since I started in 2024 and has been my instructor for several classes and in clinic. 

  • Jennifer Lehto, RDH, CDA, CVTC Dental Hygiene Instructor. 715-830-5588, jlehto4@cvtc.edu

Relationship: Jennifer has been one of my instructors through the Dental Hygiene program the last two years.

  • Dr. Mark Slabbekoorn, DDS, Oral Surgeon. mslabbekoorn@cvtc.edu

Relationship: I was able to assist and work with Dr. Mark at the CVTC dental clinic throughout school. He was also one of my instructors for oral pathology. 

Timeline

Certified Dental Assistant

Chippewa Valley Technical College Dental Clinic
05.2025 - 12.2026

Certified Dental Assistant

Saint Croix Family Dentistry
02.2023 - 08.2024

Certified Dental Assistant

Arrowhead Family Dental
06.2021 - 02.2023

Dental Hygiene

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

High School Diploma -

Rice Lake High School
Katelyn Pinkerton