Martial arts
Kiara Johnson
Dental Assistant
Westminster,CO
Summary
High-energy certified dental assistant desiring to fulfill new position in loving, fast paced environment. I bring in-depth experience supporting patients and Dentist. Diplomatic communicator and diligent about providing detailed education to improve dental health.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Kids Tooth Doc
Littleton, CO
05.2016 - 06.2018
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Helped Dr to complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
- Administered sealing compounds and protective coatings to boost tooth enamel strength and minimize cavity risk.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
Dental Assistant
My Kid's Dentist
Highlands Ranch, CO
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Typed patient data into computer system using [Software] while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns, [Action] and [Action].
- Administered sealing compounds and protective coatings to boost tooth enamel strength and minimize cavity risk.
Dental Assistant Extern
A Wild Smile
Stapleton, CO
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.
- Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment, [Action] and [Action].
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Education
Diploma/Certificate - Dental Assisting
Heritage College - Denver
Denver, CO 01.2014 - 09.2014
Skills
Dental office administration
Prophylaxis
Dental radiography
Patient Management
Patient intake procedures
Local anesthetic proficiency
Strong manual dexterity
Electronic Charting
Patient Assessments
Patient relations
Accomplishments
I am a 5x gold medalist with 1 silver medal in Tang Soo Do. I enjoy working out, sports, nature and being with my family.
Interests
Dental
Nature
5x Gold Medalist
I've traveled the united States and won 5 gold medals and 1 silver medal in Tang Soo Do. (Untraditional Taekwando)
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Kids Tooth Doc
05.2016 - 06.2018
Dental Assistant
My Kid's Dentist
01.2015 - 01.2016
Dental Assistant Extern
A Wild Smile
09.2014 - 12.2014
Diploma/Certificate - Dental Assisting
Heritage College - Denver
01.2014 - 09.2014