Meleine Jessica Makam Tchiengue
MONTGOMERY VILLAGE,MD
Summary
Certified Dental Assistant with hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography and building relationships with patients. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring strong work ethic to excellent dental practice. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
MD dental
Baltimore, MD
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
Direct Support Professional
The Arc Of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD05-2024
Skills
- Procedure Support
- Patient Counseling
- Dental Hygiene
- Instrument preparation
- Chairside assistance
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- X-ray license
- CPR
- BLS
- CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certificate
- CMT (Certified Medical Technician) certificate
Timeline
Dental Assistant
MD dental
12.2023 - 03.2024
Direct Support Professional
The Arc Of Baltimore
01.2023 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Maryland - Baltimore County