Michelle Antoni
Nevada City,CA
Summary
Experienced with dental procedures and patient care. Utilizes strong skills in oral surgery and chairside assistance to support dental teams effectively. Knowledge of maintaining sterilization protocols and ensuring smooth patient experience. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Wildwood Dental
Penn Valley, CA
06.2025 - Current
- Prepared and sterilized dental instruments, maintaining compliance with infection control standards.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices to promote recovery and health.
- Assisted in chairside procedures, ensuring patient comfort and efficiency during treatments.
- Implemented inventory management strategies, ensuring adequate supply levels of dental materials and equipment.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Registered Dental Assistant
Pine Hills Dentistry
Grass Valley, CA
07.2017 - 06.2025
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endodontics, oral surgery, Iv and Oral sedation, Implants(including Pterygoid), Gum tissue surgery( Free gingival, connective and pedicle), Sinus surgery( Lift and closed sinus lift), Bone grafting( autograft, allograft, xenograft and block grafts).
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics. I have also used trios camera.
- Lab experience. Cerec designing and milling. Also used Exocad and Realguide design softwares. 5 and 4 axis milling. Experience designing crowns, bridges, stayplates, night guards, custom abutments, implant crowns/bridges and all on x cases.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Registered Dental Assistant
Gawley Dental Care
Grass Valley, CA
04.2012 - 07.2017
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Updated patient records regularly after each appointment or procedure to ensure accurate documentation.
- Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
- Trained new dental assistants, providing guidance on best practices and ensuring high-quality patient care.
Dental Assistant/ Front Office
Dental Solutions, Monte J. Smith
Penn Valley, CA
05.2010 - 04.2012
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endodontics, oral surgery, Iv and Oral sedation, Implants(including Pterygoid), Gum tissue surgery( Free gingival, connective and pedicle), Sinus surgery( Lift and closed sinus lift), Bone grafting( autograft, allograft, xenograft and block grafts).
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics. I have also used trios camera.
- Lab experience. Cerec designing and milling. Also used Exocad and Realguide design softwares. 5 and 4 axis milling. Experience designing crowns, bridges, stayplates, night guards, custom abutments, implant crowns/bridges and all on x cases.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Education
Regional Occupational Program: Dental Assisting
Auburn, CAHigh School Diploma -
Nevada Union High School
Grass Valley, CA06-2005
Skills
- Time management capabilities
- Dental lab experience with designing, 5 axis milling and 3d printing
- Electronic charting with different software
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Oral surgery
- Inventory management
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Wildwood Dental
06.2025 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Pine Hills Dentistry
07.2017 - 06.2025
Registered Dental Assistant
Gawley Dental Care
04.2012 - 07.2017
Dental Assistant/ Front Office
Dental Solutions, Monte J. Smith
05.2010 - 04.2012
Regional Occupational Program: Dental Assisting
High School Diploma -
Nevada Union High School