Kristen Bean
Hollywood,MD
Summary
Dedicated dental assistant skilled in patient relations, dental radiography, and infection control. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and education while supporting dental procedures and teamwork.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dabbs Dental Group
Leonardtown, MD
07.2022 - 05.2026
- Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring patient comfort and adherence to safety protocols.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing necessary tools before each appointment.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices, enhancing their understanding of dental health.
- Managed patient records efficiently using dental software, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of information.
Cashier Supervisor
Pizza Bolis
Leonardtown, MD
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring efficient cash handling and customer service standards.
- Trained and mentored new cashiers on policies, procedures, and point-of-sale systems.
- Managed inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers to maintain stock availability.
- Resolved customer complaints effectively, enhancing overall satisfaction and loyalty.
Animal Caretaker
Chesapeake Pet Resort & Day Spa
Hollywood, MD
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Ensured proper feeding and care for diverse animal breeds in resort environment.
- Administered medications and monitored health conditions of animals under supervision.
- Maintained cleanliness of facilities, including kennels and play areas, ensuring sanitary conditions.
- Assisted in training pets for behavioral improvement and socialization skills through positive reinforcement techniques.
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- X-ray processing
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient relations
- Impression taking skills
- Treatment room breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient education
- Dental material handling
- Sanitation protocols
- Patient services
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- Dental staff assistance
- Office administration duties
- Dental staff support
- Restorative dentistry
- Patient care coordination
- Restorative dentistry support
- Continuing education commitment
- Clinical support
- Patient counseling
- Patient intake procedures
- Dental terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- OSHA regulations
- Chairside assistance
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Dental hygiene
- Radiography safety
- Oral health education
- Infection control procedures
- Dental procedure preparation
- Exam room setups
- Oral healthcare
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Taking X-rays
- Chair-side support
- Oral X-rays
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Disinfection and sterilization
- Instrument tray preparation
- Full mouth radiographs
- Treatment room preparation
- Instrument sterilization
- Personable communication
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dabbs Dental Group
07.2022 - 05.2026
Cashier Supervisor
Pizza Bolis
06.2021 - 07.2022
Animal Caretaker
Chesapeake Pet Resort & Day Spa
05.2021 - 07.2022