LAWANIKA GRAHAM-WOODY
Columbus,OH
Summary
Passionate dental assistant with 19 years of experience working in the dental field. I am a people person whom love to build a good relationship with patients. I love to see people smile and listen to their needs to keep them coming back. Treating everyone with respect and dignity so that they feel as comfortable in the chair as can be, reassuring and educating the importance of a healthy mouth.
Certified dental professional with solid background in dental assisting and patient care. Skilled in chairside assistance, radiography, and infection control. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs in fast-paced clinical environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Dental Assistant
Grove City Pediatric Dental Associates
04.2024 - Current
- Reduced dentist''s workload during procedures by anticipating their needs and having necessary instruments readily available.
- Utilized advanced dental equipment proficiently, including intraoral cameras and digital radiography tools, to support comprehensive patient assessments.
- Promoted a positive environment for patients and staff through effective communication and teamwork.
- Increased patient retention by developing strong relationships and providing personalized care.
Certified Dental Assistant/Coronal Polisher
Clover Kids Dental
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Four-handed dentistry, polished teeth, placed sealants
- X-rays, charting, treatment plans
- Patient education
- Behavior management, Baby clinic
- Set-up operatories, Open/Close office
- Confirmation calls
- Sterilization Instruments
- Full-time/Part-time 30.0hrs per week
Dental Assistant II
Nationwide Children's Hospital
07.2018 - 12.2022
- Working w/New Grads Specializing in Pediatric Dentistry
- Four-handed dentistry
- Infection control
- Patient Identifiers name/birthdate
- X-rays, charting, treatment plans in sequence
- Behavior management
- Coronal Polish, Sealant placement
- Full-time 40.0 hrs per week
Dental Assistant
PrimaryOneHealth
03.2016 - 07.2018
- Four-handed dentistry w/3rd/4th year OSU dental students
- Open/Close clinic, Clean/Set-up operatories
- X-rays Clean Processor
- Sterilize instruments/Autoclave - maintenance
- Full-time 40.0 hrs per week
Dental Assistant
Alum Creek Dental
12.2014 - 02.2016
- Four-handed dentistry, set-up and prepare for procedures
- Fabricate temporary crowns, take impressions, pour/trim models
- Order/monitor inventory
- File/pull charts
- Full-time 32.0hrs per week
Dental Assistant
American Dental Center
08.2009 - 10.2014
- Four-handed dentistry
- X-rays, Intraoral camera
- Fabricate temporary crowns, bleaching trays, custom trays
- Taking Impressions, pour/trim models
- Zoom whitening
- Order/monitor dental supplies
- Full-time 40.0hrs per week
Dental Assistant
Immediadent
05.2007 - 08.2009
- Four-handed dentistry/procedures
- Fast-paced/Emergency Clinic
- X-rays
- Clean/set-up operatories
- Impressions, fabricate temporary crowns
- Full-time 36.0hrs per week
Dental Assistant
Fixari Family Dental
12.2005 - 02.2007
- Hygiene Assistant/Dental Assistant
- Caries detector
- Perio charting
- Treatment plan, charting, schedule patients
- Medical history, blood pressure
- Impressions, X-rays, Duplicate X-rays
- Sterilize/run Autoclave
- Set-up operatories, Infection control
- Full-time 36.0hrs per week
Education
Diploma - Dental Assistant
Ohio Institute of Health Careers
Columbus, OH03.2005
Skills
- Nitrous Monitoring
- Sealants
- Coronal Polisher
- Patient education
- Dental radiography
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient management
- Restorative dentistry
Certification
- Radiology, 0135032
- Coronal Polisher, 0135032
Timeline
Certified Dental Assistant
Grove City Pediatric Dental Associates
04.2024 - Current
Certified Dental Assistant/Coronal Polisher
Clover Kids Dental
01.2023 - 10.2023
Dental Assistant II
Nationwide Children's Hospital
07.2018 - 12.2022
Dental Assistant
PrimaryOneHealth
03.2016 - 07.2018
Dental Assistant
Alum Creek Dental
12.2014 - 02.2016
Dental Assistant
American Dental Center
08.2009 - 10.2014
Dental Assistant
Immediadent
05.2007 - 08.2009
Dental Assistant
Fixari Family Dental
12.2005 - 02.2007
- Radiology, 0135032
- Coronal Polisher, 0135032
Diploma - Dental Assistant
Ohio Institute of Health Careers
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