Certified dental professional with 21years of 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
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Dental Assistant
Dr. William Jacobs DDS PC
Mount Vernon, NY
06.2006 - 07.2026
Assisted in patient preparation, ensuring comfort and adherence to safety protocols.
Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of dental operatory to support efficient workflow.
Recorded patient medical histories and treatment plans accurately to enhance care continuity.
Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices for improved outcomes.
Trained new staff on clinical procedures and office protocols to ensure consistency in service delivery.
Reduced dentist''s workload during procedures by anticipating their needs and having necessary instruments readily available.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 30 procedures daily.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Contributed to practice growth through exceptional patient care, leading to increased referrals from satisfied clients.
Education
Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting Program
Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon NY
06-2006
Skills
Patient education
Dental radiography
Impression taking expertise
Infection control proficiency
Patient management
Dental office administration
Patient relations
Team collaboration
Medical records management
Restorative dentistry assistance
Appointment scheduling proficiency
Insurance billing
Pediatric dental care
Chairside assistance
Oral health education
Dental procedure preparation
Oral X-rays
OSHA regulations
HIPAA compliance
Knowledgeable in Dentrix
Office management
Dental impressions
OSHA compliance
Insurance claims
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Portuguese
Professional Working
Timeline
Certified Dental Assistant
Dr. William Jacobs DDS PC
06.2006 - 07.2026
Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting Program