Mya M. Buchanan

• Pending Certifications
• Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)
• Dental Radiology

• Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
• Sterilized and organized dental instruments to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Operated dental equipment, including X-ray machines, under supervision of dentist.
• Provided excellent chairside assistance, facilitating seamless dentist-patient interactions.
• Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
• Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
• Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
• Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
• Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
• Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.

• Scheduled patient appointments and prepared patient records for upcoming appointments with the doctor.
• Answered phones and assisted patients with inquiries.
• Acted as a liaison between patients and hospital medical staff, ensuring effective communication and excellent patient care.

• Supported office operations through data entry, file organization, and general administrative tasks.
• Managed tasks such as filing documents, organizing office supplies, and assisting with internal office procedures to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Summer 2022 & 2023

• Guided students through art projects, offering clear instructions and ongoing support to ensure successful completion.
• Assisted the art teacher with daily tasks to support classroom operations.
• Monitored students to ensure their safety and needs were met during activities.
• June 2023 & June 2022

Pending Certifications

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Dental Radiology

• Remote
• Honor Roll (All of High School Career)