Melanie Anthony
Lubbock,Texas
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Yellow House Dental and Implant Center
Lubbock, Texas
08.2023 - Current
- - Supported dentists during Straumann implant restorative and surgical procedures.
- - Trained new dental assistants on chairside procedures and office protocols.
- - Prepared treatment rooms, sterilized instruments, and maintained strict infection control standards.
- - Tracked supply inventory, restocked items, and ordered clinical materials.
- - Ordered parts for surgical and restorative appointments.
- - Took patient X-rays.
Registered Dental Assistant
Bliss Dental and Orthodontics
Lubbock, Texas
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted dentists during restorative and orthodontic procedures at dental office.
- Prepared treatment rooms with sterilized instruments and supplies.
- Took dental radiographs and updated patient charts.
- Captured impressions and digital scans for appliances.
- Fabricated provisional crowns, bleaching trays and custom impression trays from alginate impressions or stone casts when necessary.
Receptionist
Motel 6
Las Cruces, New Mexico
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Answered phone calls and assisted guests with reservations and stay questions.
- Processed payments, posted charges, and balanced cash drawer.
- Resolved guest concerns with calm and courteous service
- Issued room keys and verified guest identification at arrival.
- Communicated room status updates with housekeeping and maintenance staff.
Shift Leader
Carl's Jr.
Las Cruces, New Mexico
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Supervised crew during shifts, assigning tasks and supporting daily operations.
- Resolved customer concerns with calm communication and prompt service recovery.
- Inspected equipment, restocked supplies, and prepared stations for shift changes.
- Monitored opening and closing routines for store readiness.
- Managed cash handling, register balances, and end-of-shift reconciliation.
Education
Surgical Assisting
Engel Institute
Charlotte, NC10-2025
Diploma - Dental Assisting And Front Office Management
West Texas Professional Training
Lubbock, TX07-2022
High School Diploma -
Desert Springs Christian Academy
Las Cruces, NM05-2021
Skills
- Dental radiography
- Digital impressions
- Chairside assistance
- Oral surgery assistance
- Straumann Implant assistance
- Dental terminology
- Patient charting
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Knowledge in software use of Dentrix, Eaglesoft, and Dentrix Ascend
- Dental office administration
- Four and six handed dentistry
- Appointment scheduling
- Equipment maintenance
Certification
- CPR/BLS
- Nitrous Oxide
- Registered Dental Assistant - Texas
- OSHA/HIPPA
References
Angelee Hill - Office Manager, Yellow House Dental and Implant Center
(806) 544-0138
Alan Soto - Lead Registered Dental Assistant, Bliss Dental and Orthodontics
(806) 206-9551
Triston Baity DDS - General Dentist, Bliss Dental and Orthodontics
(346) 818-4628
Eliza Norris - Registered Dental Assistant/Instructor, West Texas Professional Training
(806) 730-5525
Timeline
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Yellow House Dental and Implant Center
08.2023 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Bliss Dental and Orthodontics
07.2022 - 08.2023
Receptionist
Motel 6
10.2021 - 03.2022
Shift Leader
Carl's Jr.
10.2020 - 10.2021
Surgical Assisting
Engel Institute
Diploma - Dental Assisting And Front Office Management
West Texas Professional Training
High School Diploma -
Desert Springs Christian Academy