Monique Burke
Millsboro,DE
Summary
Positive and caring individual with solid foundation in dental health principles and patient care. Extensive knowledge of dental procedures and infection control protocols, coupled with proficiency in dental radiography and patient scheduling. Committed to enhancing patient experience and contributing to smooth and efficient dental practice.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Peninsula Dental
Millsboro, DE
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted in providing high-quality patient care during dental procedures.
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilized instruments to ensure a safe environment.
- Educated patients and parents on proper dental hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Managed appointment scheduling, ensuring optimal patient flow and minimizing wait times.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Dental Assistant
Southern Delaware Dental
Georgetown, DE
08.2024 - 11.2025
- Prepared treatment rooms and provided assistance with dental procedures, including fillings and extractions.
- Ensured the proper sterilization, cleaning, and sanitization of dental tools and equipment in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Organized and prepared instruments, medications, and materials necessary for various dental procedures.
Dental Assistant
Coastal Kids Pediatric Dentistry
Rehoboth, DE
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Assist the dentist in clinical treatment of patients, including patient preparation and instrument sterilization.
- Expose dental X-rays, record treatment information, and provide post-operative instructions as prescribed.
- Manage medical and dental emergencies effectively
- Facilitated patient comfort by explaining procedures, fostering trust and reducing anxiety during visits.
- Coordinated with the dental team to optimize patient flow, resulting in reduced wait times and improved overall efficiency.
Paraprofessional
Indian River School District
Selbyville, DE
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Supervised students in classrooms and common areas, enforcing rules and providing support to lead teachers.
- Applied effective behavior management strategies to promote a positive and conducive learning environment.
- Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff to support student needs.
Education
High School - General Studies
Sussex Central High School
Georgetown, DE06.2017
Skills
- Analytical problem solving
- Equipment sterilization
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Patient scheduling
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient relations
- First aid training
- Restorative procedures
- Knowledgeable in Denticon
Certification
- Dental Assitant
- CPR/AED Certification at Various
- General OSHA Safety Training at Various
- Dental Infection Control at Various
- HIPAA Privacy and Security Compliance Training at Various
- X-ray Certified
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Peninsula Dental
09.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Coastal Kids Pediatric Dentistry
01.2025 - 09.2025
Dental Assistant
Southern Delaware Dental
08.2024 - 11.2025
Paraprofessional
Indian River School District
06.2022 - 07.2023
High School - General Studies
Sussex Central High School