Mary Bennett
Summary
I am a patient-oriented dental assistant bringing several years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. I am highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, adhering to sterilization protocols, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Above all I am focused on providing top quality care and ensuring I connect with each patient I interact with on a personal level.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Willamette Dental Group
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
09.2025 - Current
- Assist dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Sterilize instruments and maintain cleanliness of dental equipment and operatory.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations and procedures.
- Manage patient records and update information in electronic systems.
- Schedule appointments and coordinate follow-up care with patients.
- Inform patients about treatment plans and answer questions.
- Provide chairside support to enhance workflow during dental procedures.
- Collaborate with the dental team to improve overall patient experience.
- Provide chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sterilize instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Sales Assistant
Alpha graphics Suwanee
Coeur d'Alene
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Tracked job entries and updates in Print Smith system for accurate record keeping
- Managed job workflows through Monday platform to enhance operational efficiency.
- Assisted with large production jobs to ensure timely execution.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Rachel Oates Family Dental
Franklin, TN
02.2020 - 09.2025
- Assisted dentists with patient examinations and treatments in a busy dental practice.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments for efficient workflow.
- Updated and input patients information into computer system.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
- Placed high quality dental restorations
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Communicated with dental lab on complex cases for efficient resolutions.
- Sterilized instruments according to guidelines
Project Assistant
Alpha graphics Franklin
05.2017 - 02.2020
- Coordinated project timelines to ensure timely completion of design tasks.
- Assisted in preparing project documentation and presentations for client meetings.
- Managed communication between clients and design teams to clarify project requirements.
- Collaborated with team members to refine processes and improve workflow efficiency.
- Assisted Project Manager in preparing project plans, schedules, and budgets.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Dental Staff School of Tennessee
Franklin, TN 02.2020 - 03.2026
Expanded Functions Dental Auxillary - Expanded Functions Dental Auxillary
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 05.2022 - 05.2022
Gateway Christian Schools
Memphis, TNSkills
- Patient care
- Dental instrument sterilization
- Treatment room preparation
- Insurance verification
- Patient record management
- Team collaboration
- Optimistic personality
- Oral hygiene education
- Upbeat vibes
- Project coordination
- Workflow optimization
- Appointment managing
- Strong manual dexterity
- Patient record maintenance
- Instrument selection
- Procedure support
- Team support
- Professionalism
- Encouraging and positive outlook
- Customer service
- A variety of softwares
- Scheduling
Accomplishments
- Graduated with distinction from the Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music in senior year of high school
- Graduated my dental assisting program with the “Best Clinical Skills” award
- Have been the lead in several different roles among my different workplaces.
Affiliations
- I love books! I enjoy reading all sorts of books but my favorites are fast paced thrillers!
- Traveling with my husband and exploring new areas is my favorite thing to do in my free time!
- I have a cat (her name is Clue) that I enjoy spending time with and we go on a lot of adventures together!
- I’m a big foodie! New coffee shop or restaurant? I’m there!
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Willamette Dental Group
09.2025 - Current
Sales Assistant
Alpha graphics Suwanee
01.2025 - 09.2025
Expanded Functions Dental Auxillary - Expanded Functions Dental Auxillary
University of Tennessee
05.2022 - 05.2022
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Rachel Oates Family Dental
02.2020 - 09.2025
Registered Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Dental Staff School of Tennessee
02.2020 - 03.2026
Project Assistant
Alpha graphics Franklin
05.2017 - 02.2020
Gateway Christian Schools