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Kayla James

El Paso,TX

Summary

Certified Dental Assistant with over 4 years of hands-on experience in military dental clinics. Currently serving at Chambers Dental Clinic, Fort Bliss, TX, supporting multiple providers in general dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery. Highly skilled in four-handed dentistry, radiography, infection control, and patient education. Known for adaptability, teamwork, and delivering high-quality patient care in fast-paced clinical environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

InGenesis / Fort Bliss
01.2022 - Current

Dental Assistant

Chambers Dental Clinic – Fort Bliss, TX

  • Provide chairside assistance for general dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery procedures
  • Assigned to a primary dental team for over 3 years while supporting multiple dentists and specialty providers as needed
  • Perform four-handed dentistry to improve efficiency and patient comfort
  • Take and process digital radiographs including bitewings, periapical, and panoramic X-rays
  • Record medical/dental histories, vital signs, and treatment notes in patient records
  • Prepare and break down treatment rooms for 6–10+ procedures daily
  • Ensure strict adherence to infection control and sterilization protocols
  • Mix dental materials including composites, cements, and impression materials
  • Provide pre- and post-operative patient education and instructions
  • Assist with double-booked exams and EFDA procedures in high-volume settings
  • Support patient flow management to maintain on-time appointments

Education

Certification - Dental Assisting

Red Cross Dental Assisting Program
Fort Drum, New York
07-2021

High School Diploma -

East Rowan High School
Salisbury, NC
05-2005

Skills

  • Patient Care Standards
  • Taking Medical and Dental Histories
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Personable Communication
  • Operative Dentistry and Oral Surgery
  • Prosthodontics and Endodontics
  • Customer Service
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Treatment Planning
  • Bitewings, Periapical, and Panoramic X-rays
  • Postoperative Care Instructions

Timeline

Dental Assistant

InGenesis / Fort Bliss
01.2022 - Current

Certification - Dental Assisting

Red Cross Dental Assisting Program

High School Diploma -

East Rowan High School