Madison Addington
Oakville
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with a strong foundation in delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced dental environment. Proficient in dental radiography, chairside assistance, and maintaining sterilization protocols, while managing front desk responsibilities. Recognized for the ability to quickly adapt to new challenges and foster positive relationships with colleagues and patients, ensuring a supportive and efficient practice atmosphere. Committed to enhancing patient experiences through compassionate care and effective communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Cascade Family Dental Center
Chehalis, WA
11.2025 - 01.2026
- Established a fully integrated organization system to improve workflow and productivity.
- Supported operations across all office departments to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and preventive oral health practices.
- Maintained sterilization protocols and ensured compliance with infection control standards.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Dental Assistant
LifeSmile Dental Group
Portland, OR
01.2022 - 11.2025
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Boba Barista
Sharetea
Beaverton, OR
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Dental Assisting
Concord Career College
Portland, OR04-2021
High School Diploma -
Northwest Christian High School
Lacey, WA06-2019
Skills
- Inventory management
- Infection control expertise
- Dental staff support
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient relations
- Dental office administration
- Complex Problem-solving
- Exam room setups
- Team collaboration
- Surgical setup
- Dental procedure preparation
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Cascade Family Dental Center
11.2025 - 01.2026
Dental Assistant
LifeSmile Dental Group
01.2022 - 11.2025
Boba Barista
Sharetea
11.2020 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Northwest Christian High School
Graduate Certificate - Dental Assisting
Concord Career College