Melissa Gardner
South Paris,ME
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Main Dentistry
Auburn, ME
11.2023 - Current
- Assist Doctor with Chairside Duties.
- Clean and Set Up Treatment Rooms / Sterilize Instruments
- Take Digital X-rays.
- Chart/ Treatment Plan.
- Give patient pre- and post-op. Instructions
- Make appointments.
Dental Assistant
Homer Dental Center
Homer, AK
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Chair- Side Assisting in all dental procedures
- X-rays, Sterilization and infection Control
- Set up treatment rooms
- Patient care and scheduling
Professional Nanny
Kuna Family
Portland, OR
01.2016 - 04.2022
- Administer one-on-one care with children.
- Contribute to a safe environment.
- Keep children's areas neat and tidy.
- Transports children to and from activities.
Traveling Ministry
Christian Church
Anchorage/Seattle, AK/WA
03.2004 - 01.2016
- Worked daily with families, teaching interpersonal communication.
- Assistant in caring for elderly, disabled, or others with special needs.
- Cooked and prepared meals
- Annually assisted with three months of preparations for church gatherings of 2k people.
Education
Certified Dental Assistant - Dentistry
Charter College
Vancouver, WA03-2022
Skills
- Clinical Support
- Instrument Set-Up/ Sterilization
- Restorative Dentistry/ Oral X-rays
- Patient Relations/ Education
- Chairside Assistance/ Four- Handed Procedures
- Early Childhood Development
- Schedule Management
- Infant/Toddler Care
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Main Dentistry
11.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Homer Dental Center
04.2022 - 11.2023
Professional Nanny
Kuna Family
01.2016 - 04.2022
Traveling Ministry
Christian Church
03.2004 - 01.2016
Certified Dental Assistant - Dentistry
Charter College