Kenya Worthington
Nottingham,MD
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures including, general dentistry, endodontics, and oral surgery. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and inventory management. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Great Smiles Baltimore- Dr. Suresh Pattanashetti
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry; improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- 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.
Head Dental Assistant
Now Dentistry
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Captured dental impressions used for diagnostics, occlusal guards, removable prosthodontics, fixed prosthetics, and other dental prosthetics including implants
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by fabricating temporary crowns and bridges
- Prepared digital X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for multiple procedures daily in a very fast-paced office with a heavy volume of patients.
- Restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Trained new dental assistants in clinic protocols and procedures, fostering a supportive team environment.
- Managed dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Dental Assistant
Smiles R Us
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties for general dentistry
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Education
Dental Assistant Degree -
University of Maryland School of Dentistry
Baltimore, MD07.2015
High School Diploma -
Milford Mill Academy
Baltimore, MD05.2013
Skills
- General Dentistry Assistance (Four-handed technique)
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Endo Assistance
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Temporary Crown and Bridge Fabrication
- Dental impressions (diagnostic, fixed prosthetics, removable prosthetics, and implants)
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Great Smiles Baltimore- Dr. Suresh Pattanashetti
08.2022 - 05.2024
Head Dental Assistant
Now Dentistry
06.2021 - 08.2022
Dental Assistant
Smiles R Us
11.2018 - 03.2020
Dental Assistant Degree -
University of Maryland School of Dentistry
High School Diploma -
Milford Mill Academy
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