Mekaila Wade
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with dental teams. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Laxer, Long, & Savage
12.2018 - Current
- Completing all cleaning, stocking, and organizing tasks
- Worked directly with management to achieve a friendly environment for customers
- Chairside assistant for operative procedures
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Stock and Sales Associate
Nile Beauty Supply
12.2015 - 12.2018
Dental Assistant
Dr. Dock McDuffie III D.D.S
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Schedule appointments, check in patients, work alongside doctor during procedures, and sterilizing instruments
Team Leader
Chick-Fil-A of Lancaster
06.2014 - 12.2016
- Responsible for opening and closing the establishment
- Handled customer complaints/concerns
- Gave clear expectations and goals for each employee to complete
Education
Dental Assisting -
Palmetto School Career of Development
Dental Hygiene -
York Technical College
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental Radiography
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
- Appointment Scheduling
- X-Ray Processing
- Treatment room setup
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Laxer, Long, & Savage
12.2018 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. Dock McDuffie III D.D.S
08.2017 - 02.2018
Stock and Sales Associate
Nile Beauty Supply
12.2015 - 12.2018
Team Leader
Chick-Fil-A of Lancaster
06.2014 - 12.2016
Dental Hygiene -
York Technical College
Dental Assisting -
Palmetto School Career of Development
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