Michelle Harrison
Marina,CA
Summary
An eager registered dental assistant with a drive to help patients feel more confident and comfortable during treatment. A team-oriented, friendly, and positive graduate of Monterey Peninsula College. Experienced in fast-paced environments and multitasking with a smile.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Blanco Circle Dental Care
Salinas, CA
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Sterilized instruments and equipment in accordance with established protocols.
- Assisted dentist in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
- Set up operatories with appropriate instruments for each procedure prior to patient arrival.
- Took intraoral radiographs using digital X-ray equipment per doctor's orders.
- Fabricated provisional crowns, bleaching trays and custom impression trays from alginate impressions or stone casts when necessary.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
- Supported dentist chairside with root canal and extraction procedures.
- Provided instruction to patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures.
Dental Assistant Intern
Shoreline Dentistry
Marina, CA
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted dentists with patient care, including taking vital signs and medical histories.
- Provided chair side assistance to the dentist during a variety of dental procedures.
- Maintained an organized and clean environment in the dental office, including sterilizing instruments and equipment.
- Greeted and welcomed patients upon arrival at the office, ensuring their comfort throughout their visit.
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients regarding medications, diet, restorative care, homecare instructions.
Education
Dental Assisting
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CA05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA12-2020
Skills
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient intake procedures
- Patient schedule management
- Restorative Dentistry
- Strong manual dexterity
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant
- Basic Life Support
- Radiology Certified
- Infection Control
- Dental Practice Act
- Sealants
- Coronal Polish
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Blanco Circle Dental Care
01.2024 - 10.2024
Dental Assistant Intern
Shoreline Dentistry
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Registered Dental Assistant
- Basic Life Support
- Radiology Certified
- Infection Control
- Dental Practice Act
- Sealants
- Coronal Polish
Dental Assisting
Monterey Peninsula College
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Sonoma State University
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