Lakin Hamblin
Lexington,KY
Summary
Efficient, Friendly Dental Intern and current pre-dental undergraduate student with ambitions of attending Dental School. My main focuses while interning have been learning tools and instruments, preparing and learning to read x-rays, learning and utilizing proper sterilization, and observing surgical dental procedures. Outgoing and fun, but always focused and professional with a commitment to providing an inviting atmosphere for patients. Focused on continuing my education in the dental field while learning how to deliver high quality patient care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Intern
O'donnell Family Dentistry
08.2023 - Current
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by following prescribed protocols and procedures.
- Provided dental instruments for dentist by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment room.
- Maintained proper operation of dental equipment by completing regular preventive maintenance.
- Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
- Assisted/Observed Doctor in multiple procedures.
- Recorded treatment information in patient charts.
- Took impressions for retainers and appliances.
- Examined X-rays to detect abnormalities or abnormalities in oral cavity.
Volunteer at Dental Clinic
Mission Frankfort
10.2022 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY12.2024
High School Diploma -
Franklin County High School
Frankfort, KY05.2020
Skills
- Dental Radiographs
- X-Ray Film Processing
- Dental Impressions
- Good Judgement
- Instrument Sterilization
- Relationship Building
- Oral Hygiene Instruction
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Time Management
- Organization
- Professionalism
Certification
First Aid, CPR and AED Certified
Timeline
Dental Intern
O'donnell Family Dentistry
08.2023 - Current
Volunteer at Dental Clinic
Mission Frankfort
10.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Kentucky
High School Diploma -
Franklin County High School
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