Kelsey Hokett
Sage Dental
MELBOURNE,FL
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
Adaptable Dental Assistant with experience supporting procedures, managing patient comfort, and maintaining sterile treatment rooms. Skilled in patient education, team collaboration, scheduling, and electronic records, with a focus on smooth, efficient daily operations.
Work History
Dental Assistant
2 Months- Assisted dentists during procedures by passing instruments and managing patient comfort.
- Handled suctioning, retraction, and chairside support to maintain efficient procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
Dental Assistant
1 Year 7 Months- Handled suctioning, retraction, and chairside support to maintain efficient procedures.
- Assisted dentists during procedures by passing instruments and managing patient comfort.
- Captured digital x-rays and updated patient records with accurate clinical documentation.
- Adapted quickly to dental workflows, learning clinical protocols and office routines.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Dental Assistant
4 Months- Assisted dentists during procedures by passing instruments and managing patient comfort.
- Captured digital x-rays and updated patient records with accurate clinical documentation.
- Prepared treatment rooms, sterilized instruments, and maintained infection-control standards.
- Organized supplies, stocked operatories, and monitored inventory for daily appointments.
- Scheduled patient visits, confirmed appointments, and supported front-desk coordination.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care, oral hygiene, and follow-up instructions.
Education
No Degree
High School Diploma
- Honor Roll [2nd Semester and 2021]
Skills
Dental radiography
Digital X-ray proficiency
Equipment sterilization
Patient scheduling
Electronic records
Team collaboration
Professionalism and etiquette
Dental impressions
Patient education
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Sage Dental
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
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Dental Lodge
01.2024 - 08.2025Read More
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Dental Lodge
05.2023 - 09.2023Read More
Custom Dental Assisting School
No Degree
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Lexington High School
High School Diploma
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