LaDejah Owens
Ellicott City,MD
Summary
Experienced Dental Assistant known for establishing excellent patient and colleague connections. Proficient in delivering patient care and education to ensure optimal oral health outcomes. Committed to driving practice growth and stability.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Baltimore Washington Endodontics
Ellicott City, MD
10.2022 - Current
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Banquet
Turf Valley Resort
Ellicott City, MD
06.2019 - 04.2021
Front end
Target
Ellicott City, MD
08.2018 - 06.2019
Apparel
Dicks sporting goods
Ellicott City, MD
10.2017 - 08.2018
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting
Dental Assistant School of Maryland
3905 National Dr #170, Burtonsville, MD 2086612-2022
Howard Community
Columbia, MD05.2020
High school diploma -
Marriotts Ridge High school
Marriottsville, MD05.2017
Skills
- High school cheerleader
- Softball player
- Caption for two years as a cheerleader
- Field hockey
- Vice president of African American club
- Delta achievers
- Treasure of the welcome committee
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Sterilization techniques
- Exam room setups
- Four-handed procedures
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Care Coordination
- Chairside assistance
- Chair-side support
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Taking X-rays
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Treatment room setup
- Dental Radiography
- Electronic Charting
- Stress management techniques
Awards
- Mustang Resiliency award 2017
- Marriotts Ridge black student achievement award 2017
- Outstanding dedication award 2016
- Most Determined athlete 2014
Certification
- Dental Assisting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Baltimore Washington Endodontics
10.2022 - Current
Banquet
Turf Valley Resort
06.2019 - 04.2021
Front end
Target
08.2018 - 06.2019
Apparel
Dicks sporting goods
10.2017 - 08.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting
Dental Assistant School of Maryland
Howard Community
High school diploma -
Marriotts Ridge High school
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