Libby Williams
Melba,Idaho
Summary
Compassionate Dental Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, dental procedure assistance, and infection control practices. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to ensure optimal patient comfort and support dentist's needs during procedures.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Southern Springs Dental
Meridian, ID
03.2023 - Current
- Assisting doctor in 4 handed dentistry
- Coordinated patient care and follow-up appointments to ensure continuity of treatment
- Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentist
- Assisted with patient intake and medical history documentation.
- Instructed patients on oral hygiene practices and provided detailed post-treatment care guidance
- Delivered compassionate support to patients, addressing concerns and alleviating anxieties
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Fabricated dental projects in office lab using specialized equipment.
Dental Assistant
Todays Dentistry
Nampa, ID
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted 6 dentists chair side by providing necessary instruments, suctioning, and anticipating needs, resulting in positive client feedback.
- Assisting 6 dentists at the chair side providing necessary instruments, suctioning, and anticipating needs, acquiring positive client feedback.
- Acquired dental skills while assisting with orthodontic care at chairside.
- Managed patient care, office, and laboratory duties in a multi specialty dental group with 6 dentists and 9 dental assistants, receiving recognition for delivering high-quality service and procedures.
- Supported dentists during examinations and treatments to maintain efficient workflow.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
Dental Assistant
High Desert Dental
Ontario, OR
04.2020 - 04.2022
- Prepared exam rooms, sterilized instruments, and ensured readiness of equipment for dental procedures
- Assisted dentists during procedures by anticipating needs and providing necessary instruments to maintain workflow
- Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
- Processed lab work to support timely delivery of patient care
- Took x-rays of patients to assist with diagnostics
- Processing lab work for the dentist
- Assisted with patient intake and medical history documentation.
- Implementing procedures and policies for smooth operations
- Coordinated scheduling of patient appointments to optimize dental office workflow.
Education
Oregon Radiology proficiency certificate -
College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID 06.2020 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Fruitland High School
Fruitland, ID05-2017
Skills
- Restorative & Surgical procedures
- Digital radiographic proficiency
- Inventory & lab case management
- Knowledgeable in Dentrix and Eaglesoftware
- Effective communication/ Problem solving
- Professionalism and etiquette
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Southern Springs Dental
03.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Todays Dentistry
03.2022 - 02.2023
Oregon Radiology proficiency certificate -
College of Western Idaho
06.2020 - 06.2020
Dental Assistant
High Desert Dental
04.2020 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Fruitland High School