KaTrina Sykes
San Antonio
Summary
Dynamic Lead Registered Dental Assistant with a proven track record in team leadership and advanced clinical support. Committed to optimizing workflows and enhancing patient education, ensuring high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
7 to 7 Dental & Orthodontics
Cibolo
03.2020 - Current
- Lead Dental Assistant in a high-volume, multi-provider dental practice, delivering advanced chairside support, exceptional patient care, and operational efficiency. Recognized as a top-performing assistant and trusted clinical leader within the office.
- Led and mentored teams of up to 13 dental assistants, fostering accountability, teamwork, and mastery-level clinical performance. Developed and delivered hands-on training, onboarding support, and ongoing coaching through RDA Academy training program designed to enhance clinical skills, workflow efficiency, and patient care standards.
- Contributed to community outreach and workforce development by mentoring students in HOSA-Future Health Professionals program at Samuel Clemens High School Steele Campus, guiding them toward careers in healthcare, specifically dentistry.
- Maintained strong personal clinical performance while supporting doctors and teams in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within fast-paced environment.
Lead Dental Assistant
Smile Workshop
New Braunfels
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Assisted dentists during procedures, providing necessary tools and materials.
- Supervised dental assistants, ensuring adherence to protocols and enhancing patient safety.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Maintained sterilization of instruments and cleanliness of treatment areas.
- Trained new staff on office policies and clinical procedures, fostering a knowledgeable team.
- Implemented inventory management practices, optimizing supply usage and reducing waste.
- Collaborated with team members to develop efficient operational processes.
Dental Assistant/Administrative Assistant
Prosthethic Dentistry of Washington DC
Washington
12.2013 - 08.2017
- Provided dual clinical and administrative support in a specialized prosthodontic practice focused on complex restorative dentistry, including crown and bridge and implant cases. Assisted chairside in advanced procedures, supporting the doctor in delivering high-precision restorative and implant treatments.
- Coordinated implant case logistics including materials management, instrument preparation, and treatment planning support to ensure seamless clinical execution and case readiness. Maintained strong attention to detail in organizing case components and anticipating procedural needs.
- Performed daily shorthand dictation for doctor, capturing clinical notes and treatment details to support accurate chart documentation and ensure preparedness for upcoming patient schedules.
- Supported daily clinical operations by reorganizing patient flow and optimizing documentation accuracy to enhance efficiency in a high-complexity restorative dental environment.
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Baylor University
Waco, TX08-2027
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2025
Skills
- Advanced clinical support
- Patient education
- Patient outreach
- Workflow optimization
- Team leadership
- Clinical research
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant
Timeline
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
7 to 7 Dental & Orthodontics
03.2020 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
Smile Workshop
11.2018 - 03.2020
Dental Assistant/Administrative Assistant
Prosthethic Dentistry of Washington DC
12.2013 - 08.2017
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Baylor University
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Arizona State University