Kenai M. Sarvis
Newport News,VA
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking with a strong academic and dental background, providing quality work and supporting clinical goals. Experienced in both interning and working in a clinical environment, while also having customer service working in the food industry. Great ability to adapt to tough situations and new environments with good problem solving skills. Highly determined, committed and reliable delivering excellent results both in school and in a professional work environment. I aspire to become the future of Dental Hygiene striving to become the best in what I do, keeping my priorities straight and working towards a bright end goal.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Member
Domoishi
07.2023 - Current
- I manage the front station refilling all poke food and veggies, I make customers drinks, poke orders and I manage the cash register
- Complete employee kitchen orders, refill and prep work for the employees on the next shift
Dental Assistant intern
Dr. Loretta Graham
11.2024 - 05.2025
- I assisted in cleaning, sterilizing, setting up patient rooms, doing lab work, prophy polishing, fillings, and extractions
Orthodontic Assistant
Dr. Steven Reese
01.2025 - Current
- I assist in cleaning, sterilizing, setting up patient chairs, takedowns of braces, wire appointments, invisalign checks, adding invisalign attachments, and supporting the orthodontist
Education
Middle School -
Gildersleeve Middle School
Newport News, VA06-2020
High School Diploma - Advanced
Menchville High School
Newport News, VA06.2025
Certification - Dental Assisting
New Horizons Regional Education Centers
Hampton, Virginia06.2025
Skills
- Hardworking
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Collaborative
- Prepare tray setups for dental procedures
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
- Make temporary crowns
- Provide preoperative and postoperative instruction
- Instruct patient in preventive hygiene
- Apply topical anesthetics/fluoride
- Assist in various dental procedures
- Arrange and confirm appointments
- Order dental supplies & materials
Certification
- Dental Assisting National Board Radiation Health and Safety (March 2025)
- Narcan trained (2024)
- CPR Certified (August 2025)
- Dental Careers Certificate (May 2025)
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Dr. Steven Reese
01.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant intern
Dr. Loretta Graham
11.2024 - 05.2025
Team Member
Domoishi
07.2023 - Current
Middle School -
Gildersleeve Middle School
High School Diploma - Advanced
Menchville High School
Certification - Dental Assisting
New Horizons Regional Education Centers