MACKENZIE PETZOLD
Jackson,MI
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Zielinski Dental
Mason, MI
04.2026 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation for dental procedures, ensuring comfort and understanding of treatments.
- Perform digital dental impressions using iTero and CEREC intraoral scanning technology.
- Managed sterilization of instruments and equipment to maintain a safe clinical environment.
- Assist with restorative procedures while maintaining efficient clinical workflows and professional patient communication.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Maintained accurate patient records, streamlining documentation processes for improved efficiency.
Dental Assistant
The Dental Experience
08.2023 - 04.2026
- Provided chairside assistance during a variety of dental procedures and utilized four-handed dentistry techniques.
- utilized 3Shape, CEREC, and iTero to take dental impressions for crowns, occlusal guards, partials, dentures, and ortho
- Assisted with patient preparation, treatment room setup, and breakdown.
- Applied knowledge of dental terminology and clinical procedures in a fast-paced dental environment.
- Handled administrative tasks such as reviewing treatment plans, collecting payment's, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
Dental Assistant / Sterilization Technician
Pound and Pound Family Dentistry
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Performed sterilization and infection-control procedures for dental instruments and equipment.
- Prepared and maintained treatment rooms according to clinical standards.
- Followed established sterilization and asepsis protocols and supported daily clinical workflows.
- Managed patient records using dental software, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of information.
- Maintained inventory of dental supplies, and completed orders
Education
High School Diploma -
Jackson Area Career Center
01-2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Springport High School
01-2022
Skills
- Chairside assistance
- Digital case submission
- Dental radiography
- Dental terminology
- Infection control
- Electronic charting
- Patient communication
- Team collaboration
- Dental impressions
Certification
Certified Dental Assistant, CPR / AHA BLS with AED, Four-Handed Dentistry, OSHA & Asepsis, X-Ray Training, Dentrix Training, Dental Lab Procedures, Dental Terminology, Customer Service
Personal Information
Title: CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Zielinski Dental
04.2026 - Current
Dental Assistant
The Dental Experience
08.2023 - 04.2026
Dental Assistant / Sterilization Technician
Pound and Pound Family Dentistry
05.2021 - 12.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Springport High School
High School Diploma -
Jackson Area Career Center