Kristin Williams
King,NC
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Drs. Oghalai, Krutoy & Toscano Oral and Maxillofac
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
02.2021 - 08.2026
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the surgeon and holding suction devices.
- Assisted surgeons during oral and maxillofacial procedures and patient treatments.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Monitored patients' comfort levels during procedures, helping to alleviate anxiety and improve the overall patient experience.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Managed patient records and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records and health history, facilitating timely assessments and treatment decisions by surgeons.
- Coordinated patient appointments and maintained scheduling efficiency.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Disinfected dental equipment and maintained cleanliness of the office environment.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Took periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays, 3D scans, intra-oral scans and prepared for surgeons to review.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow and patient care processes.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the surgeon's review.
- Assisted surgeon in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or surgeons while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Passed instruments to surgeon, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support surgeons during procedures.
- Handled on-call phone for several months to address post-operative patient needs.
- Passed instruments to surgeon, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support surgeons during procedures.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Handled on-call phone for several months to address post-operative patient needs.
Dental Assistant
Drs. Smith & Shehan Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2014 - 10.2020
- Assisted surgeons during oral and maxillofacial procedures with precision and care.
- Prepared examination rooms, ensuring sterilization and organization of instruments for efficient patient care.
- Facilitated the acquisition of X-rays to support patient evaluations.
- Readied patients for surgery as well as recovered patients after surgery.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients.
- Managed patient check-in, scheduling appointments, and confirming visits, enhancing overall patient experience.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems efficiently.
- Executed maintenance procedures on medical and surgical equipment to ensure optimal operational readiness.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oak Summit/ Universal Halthcare/In-Home (Private )
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
01.2003 - 01.2013
- Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to nursing staff to ensure timely care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene to promote comfort and well-being.
- Maintained clean and safe patient environments in home settings to enhance overall health and safety.
- Wound care
- Very knowledgeable in Alzheimers/Dementia
- *During this time period I worked at different facilities and In-Home care.
Education
Stepping Stone Medical
Charlotte, NCX-Ray Certification - X-ray
Lake Norman Dental Assisting School
02.2019 - 02.2019
West Stokes Highschool
King, NCSkills
- Oral surgery assistance
- Surgical assistance
- Chair-side support
- Digital X-ray operation
- Digital radiography
- Instrument sterilization
- Infection control compliance
- Patient record management
- Patient appointment coordination
- Appointment coordination
- Office scheduling efficiency
- Post-operative education
- Patient support
- Radiography safety
- Patient care collaboration
- Detail orientation
- Analytical thinking
- Interpersonal communication
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- BLS (CPR and AED) certified
- DAANCE Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Drs. Oghalai, Krutoy & Toscano Oral and Maxillofac
02.2021 - 08.2026
X-Ray Certification - X-ray
Lake Norman Dental Assisting School
02.2019 - 02.2019
Dental Assistant
Drs. Smith & Shehan Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
01.2014 - 10.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oak Summit/ Universal Halthcare/In-Home (Private )
01.2003 - 01.2013
Stepping Stone Medical
West Stokes Highschool