Mikala Soi
Summary
Compassionate Dental Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, dental procedure assistance, and infection control practices. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to ensure optimal patient comfort and support dentist's needs during procedures.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Children’s dentistry of Rome
Rome, Georgia
12.2025 - Current
- Sanitized equipment and cleaned treatment rooms to maintain a hygienic environment for subsequent patients.
- Performed administrative duties, including scheduling appointments and updating patient records, to ensure smooth office operations.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Monitored dental supply inventory to ensure adequate stock for daily operations.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Educated children and parents on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Supported the dentist by anticipating needs and providing necessary tools during procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to create a welcoming environment for young patients.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Dental Assistant
Children’s dental center
Cartersville, Georgia
07.2023 - 09.2025
Education
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Calhoun, GASkills
- Chair-side assistance
- Infection control practices
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Pediatric dental care
- Oral surgery
- Four-handed procedures
- Knowledgeable in [software]
- First aid training
- Strong writing and verbal skills
Certification
- Dental assistant certification
- X-Ray certification
- CPR certification
- Sealant certification
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Children’s dentistry of Rome
12.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Children’s dental center
07.2023 - 09.2025
Georgia Northwestern Technical College