Kaylee Dupuis
Gulfport,Mississippi
Summary
Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Parker Dental & Orthodontics
Ocean Springs, MS
2024 - 2025
- Assisted in patient preparation and management during dental procedures.
- Maintained sterilization protocols to ensure safety and hygiene standards.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices.
- Operated dental equipment, including X-ray machines and suction devices.
Dental Assistant
Mark Mcfarland
Diamondhead, MS
10.2023 - 2024
- Prepared treatment rooms and provided chair side assistance for multiple procedures such as composite fillings, Crown preparations and crown seats. Surgically extractions in multiple quadrants with an Alveoplasty. Denture cases and more.
- Created dental x-rays using digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice While keeping a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions. Keeping all instruments neat and organized as well as keeping everything sterilized in a timely manner.
Dental Assistant Intern
Sunnybrook Dental
Gulfport, Mississippi
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
Caregiver
Veterans Caregiver Program
Gulfport, Mississippi
11.2020 - 10.2022
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Education
Certification - Dental Assisting
Blue Cliff College
Gulfport, MS10.2022
High School Diploma -
Harrison Central High School
Gulfport, MS05.2020
Skills
- Treatment Room Setup
- Restorative/Surgical Procedures
- Sterilization Techniques
- Taking FMX-rays and 3D scanning
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Four-Handed Procedures
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Mark Mcfarland
10.2023 - 2024
Dental Assistant Intern
Sunnybrook Dental
11.2022 - 12.2022
Caregiver
Veterans Caregiver Program
11.2020 - 10.2022
Certification - Dental Assisting
Blue Cliff College
High School Diploma -
Harrison Central High School
Dental Assistant
Parker Dental & Orthodontics
2024 - 2025