Lizanne Coulibaly
North Augusta,SC
Summary
Recent dental assistant graduate with hands on shadowing experience at Clyburn Center and Aiken/Augusta Oral Surgery. I’ve spent time learning chairside assisting, infection control, and how to support both patients and the dental team in real clinical settings. I’m dependable, easy to work with, and focused on making patients feel comfortable while continuing to grow my skills every day.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Assistant
Clyburn Center
Aiken, WI
05.2026 - 05.2026
- Assisted staff with daily operational tasks and responsibilities.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Sterilized and organized dental instruments and tools for efficient workflow.
Oral Surgeon Assistant
Aiken/Augusta oral surgery
Aiken, WI
02.2026 - 03.2026
- Assisted oral surgeons during surgical procedures and patient consultations.
- Prepared and sterilized surgical instruments for efficient workflow.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and recovery instructions.
- Monitored patient vital signs during sedation and surgery phases.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and questions.
- Supported team members in creating a safe and clean environment.
- Assisted oral surgeons with surgical procedures in a timely manner.
- Greeted and prepared each patient for their appointment in a welcoming manner.
- Took digital radiographs of patients' teeth and mouths per instructions from the oral surgeon.
- Prepared tray setups for various types of surgical procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment according to infection control guidelines.
Education
Dental Assisting
Aiken Technical College
Aiken, SC 08.2024 - 05.2026
North Augusta High School
North Augusta, SCSkills
- Patient education
- Dental radiography
- Surgical assistance
- Infection control
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Clinical support
- Infection control protocols
- Wisdom teeth extraction
- Dental impressions
- HIPAA compliance
- Radiographic imaging
- Dental procedure preparation
- Pharmacology
- Teamwork
- Dental staff assistance
- Advising and educating patients
Timeline
General Assistant
Clyburn Center
05.2026 - 05.2026
Oral Surgeon Assistant
Aiken/Augusta oral surgery
02.2026 - 03.2026
Dental Assisting
Aiken Technical College
08.2024 - 05.2026
North Augusta High School