Keenan Scruggs
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Experienced dental professional seeking to contribute as a licensed hygienist within a well-structured dental team. I am committed to offer a diverse skillset to provide exceptional care while expanding my knowledge and expertise in the dental field. I am eager to contribute to the team's success by delivering high-quality patient care to the best of my ability.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Weller Dental
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing and study models.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental instruments and restocked supplies.
- Prepared patient radiographs and intraoral images for review by dentist.
Dental Assistant Instructor
Zollege
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Demonstrated basic procedure set ups such as composite fillings, crown and bridge, oral surgery
- Lead instructor on dental laboratory duties such a pouring up impressions and trimming diagnostic models
- Evaluated students based on their ability to execute digital radiographs.
- Monitored student growth and learning through hands-on activities and exams.
Lead Dental Assistant
Kenwood Dental Group/Braces by Barnes
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Lead dental assistant, coordinated day to day schedule with three dentists while supervising 2 assistants.
- Assisted in chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Exposed intraoral and extraoral radiographs
- Poured and trimmed impressions to create diagnostic, opposing, and study models.
- Executed maintenance and inspections to adhere to infection control standards.
- Kept track of inventory as well as placed and expedited orders for supplies within given budget.
- Performed Zoom teeth whitening procedures and created custom bleaching trays.
- Used digital scanner for prosthodontic treatment.
Lead Dental Assistant
Untied Dental Partners
12.2019 - 09.2020
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endodontic procedures, and oral surgery.
- Poured oral impressions for retainers and hard nightguards.
- Exposed intraoral/extra-oral images utilizing digital radiographic equipment.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
- Head of dental logistics and inventory; responsible of ordering and maintaining supplies with a budget of $2,500 per month.
Dental Assistant
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
07.2012 - 11.2019
- Assisted in general four handed general dentistry; prepared dental instruments prior to procedures.
- Performed duties as Oral Surgery Monitor for IV sedation procedures.
- Executed equipment maintenance and inspections to adhere to infection control standards
- Exposed intraoral/extra-oral radiographs utilizing digital radiographic equipment.
- Performed front desk duties including maintenance of patient records, scheduling, and record auditing.
- Provided oral prophylaxis treatment utilizing ultrasonic/peizo, hand instrumentation, and coronal polishing.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Malcom X College
05-2025
Associate in Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Community College of The Air Force
04.2018
Skills
- Experienced with Dentrix and Dentrix Ascend Systems
- Experienced with 3D Scanning Technology
- Financial Budgeting
- Skilled in Inventory Management
- Cavitron Operation
- Digital Radiography
- Teeth Whitening
- Creating Patient-Centered Treatment Plans
- Team Leadership
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant Nov 2012-Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS)Aug 2023-Aug 2025
- Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Nov 2012-Present
- Nitrous Oxide Certification
- Local Anesthetic Certification
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Weller Dental
02.2023 - 06.2023
Dental Assistant Instructor
Zollege
01.2023 - 06.2023
Lead Dental Assistant
Kenwood Dental Group/Braces by Barnes
09.2020 - 08.2022
Lead Dental Assistant
Untied Dental Partners
12.2019 - 09.2020
Dental Assistant
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
07.2012 - 11.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Malcom X College
Associate in Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Community College of The Air Force
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