Keziah Hancock
Winter Haven,FL
Summary
Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with dental teams. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Kreative Dental Care
08.2023 - 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.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Orthodontist Assistant
Greenberg Dental and Orthodontics
08.2023 - Current
- Educating patients about procedures and treatment, including oral health care recommendations
- Taking impressions of patients teeth using putty and/or a digital scanner for retainers
- Taking x-rays
- Sterilizing instruments and equipment
- Changing out wires and brackets; bonding brackets, as well as de-bonding brackets
- Preparing patients for procedures
- Assisted orthodontist in executing emergency interventions to manage complications or unexpected situations during treatment sessions.
- Provided hands-on assistance during various types of orthodontic treatments such as braces adjustments, bonding procedures, and appliance installations.
- Prepared examination rooms prior to appointments, ensuring all necessary tools were available for efficient use by the orthodontist.
- Informed patients of oral health tips, orthodontic appliance care and home instructions.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient privacy by meticulously adhering to HIPAA guidelines and maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of orthodontic procedures.
- Prepped examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
Barista
Mountain Mudd
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Providing excellent customer service
- Completing orders in a timely fashion while paying attention to individual preferences and details
- Help management to train new staff effectively showing them the requirements of their expected duties for the position
- Count drop bags from the till, ensure deposit is accurate, take drop bag to the bank to deposit
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
Dental Assistant
Rapid City Smiles: Implant & Family Dentistry
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Greet patients and show them to their exam room
- Preparing patients for procedures
- Assists the doctor with procedures such as extractions, crowns, fillings, and implants
- Making dental impressions, retainer impressions, surgical guides and 3D models
- Assists with orthodontics
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
Seasonal Staff
Eno’s Pizza
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Providing excellent customer service
- Taking orders, managing the till, providing correct change to customers
- Preparing orders to include making pizza and other dishes and delivering the order to tables
- Checking on customers to ensure they are satisfied with their orders
- Occasionally delivering orders to customers’ homes
- Developed strong relationships with coworkers through effective communication skills, fostering teamwork within our group.
- Completed cashier duties efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions and a pleasant checkout experience for customers.
- Collaborated with colleagues to ensure smooth operations during high-traffic times, minimizing wait times for customers.
Education
Diploma -
Central High School
01.2022
Skills
- Dependable
- Career driven
- People oriented
- Fast learner
- Adaptable to changing environments
- Dental impressions
- Sterilization techniques
- Team collaboration
- Oral hygiene education
- Sanitation protocols
- Dental procedure preparation
- Chair-side support
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Kreative Dental Care
08.2023 - Current
Orthodontist Assistant
Greenberg Dental and Orthodontics
08.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Rapid City Smiles: Implant & Family Dentistry
11.2022 - 08.2023
Barista
Mountain Mudd
10.2021 - 10.2023
Seasonal Staff
Eno’s Pizza
08.2019 - 09.2021
Diploma -
Central High School
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