Kayla Crawford
Odessa,USA
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with comprehensive experience in chairside assistance and patient care, honed at Milestones Children and Family Dentistry and Tampa Dental Wellness. Excelled in taking dental X-rays and educating patients on oral hygiene, demonstrating professionalism and the ability to build strong patient relationships. A team player committed to providing exceptional dental care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Milestones Children and Family Dentistry
Tampa, FL
09.2023 - Current
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
Sales Associate
South Beach Tanning Company
Tampa, FL
08.2017 - 08.2024
- Greeted customers as they walked into the salon with a friendly smile.
- Sold products to customers based on their needs, along with new customer membership enrollments.
- Strong knowledge of tanning products.
- 6+ years of excellent customer service, care, listening, and communication skills.
- Built client relationships.
- Opening and closing shifts, which include balancing the cash drawer, cleaning, and sanitizing tanning equipment and facilities.
Dental Assistant Intern
Tampa Dental Wellness
Tampa, FL
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Ten-week course with 50+ hours of hands-on training at Tampa Dental Wellness, including my observation and participation day where I was able to learn and play the role as a Dental Assistant
- I was able to work as a team with my fellow classmates and practice as patients, perform duties, and learn more about the dental career through my experience
Full Time Nanny
Beatty Residence
Odessa, FL
08.2021 - 03.2023
- I cared for an infant and toddler daily during the week.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary needs.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties, as well as laundry.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support their children's social and emotional growth.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and daily activities.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of the bedtime routine.
Education
Associate of Arts -
St Petersburg College
Tarpon Springs, FL03.2024
Certificate -
Accelerated Academy Dental Assisting
Tampa, FL07.2023
High School Diploma -
Steinbrenner High School
Lutz, FL05.2018
Skills
- Taking Dental X-rays
- Disinfection and sterilization
- Four-Handed Procedures
- Chairside Assistance
- Pour and trim models
- Alginate impressions
- Patient care
- Professionalism
- Strong attention to detail
- Team player
- Oral hygiene education
- Treatment room breakdown
- Knowledge of dental procedures
- Orthodontic Care / Oral hygiene instruction
- Building relationships with patients
Certification
- Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Certificate
- BLS Provider and AED Certified
- Radiology Certificate
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Milestones Children and Family Dentistry
09.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant Intern
Tampa Dental Wellness
05.2023 - 07.2023
Full Time Nanny
Beatty Residence
08.2021 - 03.2023
Sales Associate
South Beach Tanning Company
08.2017 - 08.2024
- Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Certificate
- BLS Provider and AED Certified
- Radiology Certificate
Associate of Arts -
St Petersburg College
Certificate -
Accelerated Academy Dental Assisting
High School Diploma -
Steinbrenner High School
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