Malinda Black-Watson
Troy
Summary
Dedicated dental assistant with expertise in X-ray imaging, infection control, and patient education. Proven ability to maintain organized treatment areas and manage patient records efficiently.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Dental Assistant
Le Marcel Robinson DDS
Piqua
09.2025 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental treatment areas and equipment.
- Prepared and sterilized dental instruments following infection control protocols.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Managed patient records and scheduled appointments efficiently in the office system.
- Provided chairside support to the dentist during various dental procedures.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Dental Assistant
Beverly Fanz DDS
Englewood
02.2015 - 05.2025
- Assisted in patient preparation for dental procedures and treatments.
- Prepared and sterilized dental instruments following infection control protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental treatment areas and equipment.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Managed patient records and scheduled appointments efficiently in the office system.
- Provided chairside support to the dentist during various dental procedures.
- Monitored inventory supplies and reported shortages to the office manager.
- Communicated effectively with patients to ensure comfort and understanding during visits.
- 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.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Dental Assistant
Gary Coons DDS
Piqua
05.2002 - 02.2015
- Assisted in patient preparation for dental procedures and treatments.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental treatment areas and equipment.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Managed patient records and scheduled appointments efficiently in the office system.
- Provided chairside support to the dentist during various dental procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients to ensure comfort and understanding during visits.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Education
Dental Assisting -
Colerain High School
Cincinnati, OH05-1984
Colerain High School
Cincinnati, OH05-1984
Skills
- Coding dental records
- X-ray imaging
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Clinical chairside assistance
- Appointment scheduling
Certification
Dental Assistant Radiographer's License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Le Marcel Robinson DDS
09.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Beverly Fanz DDS
02.2015 - 05.2025
Dental Assistant
Gary Coons DDS
05.2002 - 02.2015
Dental Assisting -
Colerain High School
Colerain High School