Kendra Smith
Debord,KY
Summary
I have been a dental assistant for the last 10years. I am certified in coronal polishing, and X-rays. I have chair side assisted both dentist I have worked for. I have some knowledge about insurance. But know more about how to schedule.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Brian Wallace DMD
Inez,ky
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of treatment areas for patient safety.
- Supported dentists with chairside assistance to ensure efficient workflow during procedures.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care and proper oral hygiene practices.
- Trained new staff on office protocols and best practices in patient care.
- Implemented inventory management practices to ensure availability of necessary supplies.
- 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.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Streamlined digital x-ray processing, reducing wait time for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Dental Assistant
Sharon Neeley DMD
Inez, KY
02.2016 - 03.2025
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient records using dental software systems.
- Collaborated with dental team to improve patient experience and operational efficiency.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
- Increased office efficiency by maintaining patient records with up-to-date information.
- Conducted inventory management to maintain essential supplies, avoiding procedural delays.
- Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
- Improved patient care with meticulous attention to instrument sterilization and preparation.
- Improved dental procedure outcomes with accurate preparation of filling and crown materials.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing timely assistance during complex dental procedures.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of treatment areas for patient safety.
- Supported dentists with chairside assistance to ensure efficient workflow during procedures.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care and proper oral hygiene practices.
- Trained new staff on office protocols and best practices in patient care.
- Implemented inventory management practices to ensure availability of necessary supplies.
- 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.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Streamlined digital x-ray processing, reducing wait time for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Cashier
Fast Lane
Debord, KY
07.2013 - 08.2014
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained accurate cash register balances and performed end-of-day reconciliations.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Assisted in training new staff on cash handling procedures and store protocols.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of checkout areas to enhance customer experience.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak hours.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Managed cash drawer accurately, ensuring all transactions balanced at end of day.
Education
No Degree - Business
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
Prestonsburg, KYHigh School Diploma -
Sheldon Clark High School
Inez, KY05.2011
Skills
- Prophy certification
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient scheduling
- Impression taking skills
- Infection control proficiency
- Treatment room breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- Inventory management
- Dental records
- Dental office administration
- Office management
- Radiography safety
- Chairside assistance
- Patient schedule management
- Taking X-rays
- Dental procedure preparation
- Exam room setups
- Oral X-rays
- Chair-side support
- Periodontics
- CPR/AED
- Instrument sterilization
- Full mouth radiographs
- Instrument tray preparation
- Disinfection and sterilization
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
Coronal Polishing, X-ray, CPR
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Brian Wallace DMD
03.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Sharon Neeley DMD
02.2016 - 03.2025
Cashier
Fast Lane
07.2013 - 08.2014
No Degree - Business
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Sheldon Clark High School