Krystal Proctor
Laurel,MD
Summary
Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with dental teams. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Nova Dental Partners
Alexandria, VA
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted dentists in performing procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout treatments.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and maintaining cleanliness standards.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Trained and mentored junior dental assistants on clinical protocols and best practices.
- Ensured compliance with infection control standards and safety regulations in the clinic.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients blood pressure.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through excellent customer service skills when addressing concerns or resolving issues promptly.
- Conducted routine maintenance on dental equipment, prolonging the life span of costly tools and instruments essential for daily operations.
- Digital scans
Dental Assistant
Nala Smiles
Alexandria, VA
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentist evaluations.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Fabricated temporary crowns
Dental Assistant
Fenton Family Dental
Clinton MD
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering information for accurate diagnoses.
Education
High School Diploma -
Surrattsville High School
Clinton MD06-1998
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Appointment scheduling
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient education
- First aid training
- Proficient in Dentrix
- HIPAA compliance
- OSHA regulations
- Infection control procedures
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Nova Dental Partners
02.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Nala Smiles
09.2019 - 02.2022
Dental Assistant
Fenton Family Dental
08.2018 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Surrattsville High School