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Overview
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Education
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Lauren Mangnuson

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Summary

Detail-oriented Dental Assistant with expertise in assisting both general & surgical procedures, infection control, and patient education. Demonstrates strong time management and team collaboration skills to enhance patient outcomes.

Overview

1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical/General Dental Assistant

Morrison Dental Group
Midlothian, VA
09.2022 - Current
  • Familiar in assisting in general: Crown preps/delivery's, fillings, root canals, extractions, etc.
  • Prepared instruments/maintained a sterile field.
  • Managed inventory of surgical supplies and ensured availability for upcoming procedures/surgeries.
  • Educated patients on pre-operative and post-operative care instructions effectively.
  • Supported training of new staff in surgical protocols and safety procedures consistently.
  • Assisted with minor office procedures such as suture removal, incision checks, biopsies.

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Familiar with many minor and major surgical procedures:

  • Dental Implant placements
  • Bone grafting
  • Sinus lifts
  • Guided tissue regeneration
  • Crown lengthening
  • Connective/subepithelial grafts
  • Surgical extractions
  • Alveoloplasty
  • Ridge augmentations

Server/Bartender

Bonefish Grill
Midlothian, Virginia
07.2018 - 05.2026
  • Resolved customer concerns to enhance guest satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Managed time and organized tasks to improve service efficiency during peak hours.
  • Thrived in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
  • Adapted quickly to changes in customer needs to maintain service quality. to changing situations and customer needs.
  • Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
  • Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences

Brightpoint Community College
01-2026

High School Diploma -

Cosby High School
Midlothian, VA
06-2018

Skills

  • Surgical procedures assistance
  • Effective communication & multitasking abilities
  • Infection control
  • Patient education
  • Time management

Certification

  • X-Ray Certification
  • CPR Certification

Refrences

Rafael Siqueira, DDS., M.S., PhD 

VCU Director of Graduate Periodontics

  • Phone: (734) 881-7595

Samantha Taggert

Manager (Bonefish Grill)

  • Phone: (865) 804-6869

Rebecca Haden

Manager (Morrison Dental Group)

  • Phone: (804) 221-5456

Timeline

Surgical/General Dental Assistant

Morrison Dental Group
09.2022 - Current

Server/Bartender

Bonefish Grill
07.2018 - 05.2026

Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences

Brightpoint Community College

High School Diploma -

Cosby High School
Lauren Mangnuson