Makayla Wood
Waco,TX
Summary
Compassionate professional with background in dental support services, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care coordination, dental procedure preparation, and infection control protocols. Excel at communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring positive patient experiences and smooth clinic operations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Park Cities Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates
Highland Park, Texas
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Dental Assistant Intern
West Shore Family Dentistry
Richardson, Texas
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced patient experiences by providing compassionate and effective support during visits.
- Provided patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures.
- Assisted dentists with patient care, including taking vital signs and medical histories.
- Administered x-rays under supervision.
Dental Assistant Extern
Pinnacle Oral Surgery Specialist
Rockwall, Texas
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Supported dentist in managing emergencies by providing efficient aid.
- Recorded vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature before treatments began.
- Broke down and set up equipment and sanitized various dental tools.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of patient information at all times.
Education
Dental Assisting Certification - Dental Assisting
Dental Replacements Training Academy
Richardson12-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Rehabilitation Science
University of North Texas
Denton, TXSkills
- Instrument preparation
- Patient relations
- Strong manual dexterity
- Surgical setup
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Oral surgery assistance
- Emergency response preparedness
- Patient education
Affiliations
- Community Volunteer work that involved working at Food Banks, Animal Care Centers, and Elementary schools.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Park Cities Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates
09.2024 - 10.2024
Dental Assistant Intern
West Shore Family Dentistry
10.2023 - 12.2023
Dental Assistant Extern
Pinnacle Oral Surgery Specialist
10.2023 - 11.2023
Dental Assisting Certification - Dental Assisting
Dental Replacements Training Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Rehabilitation Science
University of North Texas
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