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Kyajah Mays

Summary

I am a motivated upcoming Dental Assistant with strong knowledge of chairside support, infection control, and patient care procedures. Known for a positive attitude, fast learning, and excellent communication skills. Committed to providing a comfortable patient experience and supporting a smooth, efficient dental office workflow.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
Newport News, VA
01.2026 - 07.2026
  • Assisted in patient care and comfort during dental procedures.
  • Sterilized instruments and maintained a clean, organized workspace for efficiency.
  • Prepared treatment rooms to ensure readiness before patient appointments.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.

Cashier

Taco Bell
Hampton, VA
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Responsibilities: I worked here while I was on break from college, I worked front counter cashier, responsibilities include: restocking, cashing out customers, and greetings.
  • Phone Number: (757)-838-0920
  • Address: 1118 Big Bethel rd, Hampton VA 23666

Dental Assistant Intern

Thimble Shoals Dentistry
Newport News, VA
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Assisted dentists during procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
  • Prepared examination rooms and sterilized instruments, maintaining hygiene standards.
  • Managed patient records using electronic dental software for efficient tracking.
  • Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices.

Shift leader

Tropical smoothie
Hampton, VA
07.2022 - 08.2024
  • Responsibilities: Shift leader at Tropical smoothie my responsibilities were, open and close the store, I was a key holder, make smoothies and food, greet customers and work the register.
  • Phone number: (757)-964-7771
  • Address: 2033 Coliseum dr, Hampton VA 23666

Education

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
05-2028

High School Diploma -

Bethel High School
Hampton, VA
06-2024

High School Diploma -

New Horizons
Hampton, VA
06-2024

Skills

  • Patience
  • Responsible
  • Respectful
  • Good with time management
  • Organized
  • Time efficient
  • A quick learner
  • Fast on my feet
  • Hands on worker

Certification

  • I received a Dental Assisting Certification
  • I received 1800 clock hours for volunteering
  • I get A, B and sometimes all A honor roll certificates
  • And last but not least I attend Girl Scouts, from since I was a daisy and I receive awards for that

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
01.2026 - 07.2026

Cashier

Taco Bell
05.2025 - 08.2025

Dental Assistant Intern

Thimble Shoals Dentistry
09.2023 - 06.2024

Shift leader

Tropical smoothie
07.2022 - 08.2024

High School Diploma -

Bethel High School

High School Diploma -

New Horizons

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Old Dominion University
Kyajah Mays