Kianni Slater
Killeen,TX
Summary
My name is Kianni Slater, and I graduated from Temple Dental Assistant School on July 13, 2024. During my time in school, I completed my externship at Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces in Killeen, Texas. I am currently working at Smile Doctors Orthodontics. As a dedicated team player, I am eager to continue expanding my knowledge and gaining more experience in the dental field.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dental Assistant
Smile Doctors
Harker Heights, TX
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted dentists during procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Digital scanners: Use intraoral scanners like iTero for digital impressions.
- Accurate charting and documentation
- Assisting with adjustments, bonding, and debonding procedures.
- Placing and removing orthodontic bands, brackets, and wires.
- Assisting with Invisalign treatment, including attachments, IPR, and patient instructions.
- Team collaboration in a fast-paced dental office.
Dental Assistant
Killeen Children’s Dental & Orthodontics
Harker Heights, Texas
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Education
Temple Dental Assistant School
Temple, TX 05.2024 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Ellison High School
Killeen, TXTimeline
Dental Assistant
Smile Doctors
04.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Killeen Children’s Dental & Orthodontics
07.2024 - 04.2025
Temple Dental Assistant School
05.2024 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Ellison High School