Friendly dental assistant with several years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
05.2024 - Current
Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
Dental Assistant
Apple Valley Dentistry
Taylorsville, North Carolina
08.2024 - 10.2024
Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
Assistant Store Manager
Scrubs and beyond
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
11.2023 - 04.2024
Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management and staff scheduling.
Monitored sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods.
Developed strategies for increasing store profitability by analyzing financial data and implementing cost-saving measures.
Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner and addressed any issues that may arise during store hours.
Answered customer questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
Dental Assistant
CarolinasDentist
Wilmington, North Carolina
06.2023 - 09.2023
Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Curley Implant and General Dentistry
Leland, NC
05.2023 - 06.2023
Assisted Hygienist with notes, flipping rooms, charting and sterilization.
Took all new patient X-rays and prepped new patients to be seen by hygienist.
Organized supplies and ordered hygiene products
Stocked rooms
Had all data and records for all hygiene patients for the day
Groccery Manager
Food Lion
Hickory, NC
04.2017 - 03.2023
I started off at Food Lion when I was 16, I began as a cashier, then I got promoted to Office Assistant from 2019-2022, I was assistant customer service manager briefly in 2021 then stepped back down to part time office assistant as I had another full time job. Then stocked and become Grocery Manager In December 2022.
Managed staff of 10 grocery clerks, ensuring that duties were completed in a timely manner.
Monitored inventory levels and stock shelves with new merchandise.
Recruited, hired, trained, evaluated, disciplined, coached, and mentored employees.
Oversaw daily operations of the store including opening and closing procedures.
Developed and implemented store policies and procedures to ensure customer satisfaction.
Implemented new methods for reducing shrinkage and increasing profitability.
Accounts Relations Manager
Vanguard
Conover, NC
05.2021 - 08.2021
Developed and implemented strategies to build strong relationships with clients.
Analyzed customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement in products and services.
Performed research into potential markets for new product lines or services offerings.
Provided assistance in resolving customer complaints and inquiries.