Morgan Birdyshaw
Florence ,AL
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with proven expertise at Advantage Dental, skilled in digital X-ray proficiency and patient scheduling. Enhanced patient recovery through effective communication and education on post-operative care. Committed to maintaining a sterile environment and optimizing workflow, contributing to improved patient satisfaction and operational efficiency.
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
Work History
Dental Assistant
Jason Cottingham
Athens, AL
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation for dental procedures, ensuring comfort and compliance with safety protocols.
- Operated dental equipment, maintaining cleanliness and functionality to support efficient workflow.
- Educated patients on post-operative care, enhancing recovery outcomes through clear communication.
- Managed appointment scheduling, optimizing patient flow and minimizing wait times.
- Conducted inventory management for dental supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
Dental Assistant
Advantage Dental From DentaQuest
Athens, AL
01.2023 - 07.2025
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brooks High School
Florence Alabama Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
Accelerated Dental
Huntsville, AL08.2020
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Patient scheduling
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Jason Cottingham
07.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Advantage Dental From DentaQuest
01.2023 - 07.2025
High School Diploma -
Brooks High School
Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
Accelerated Dental