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MYHISHA HOWARD

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Detailed-oriented with a passion for growth. Proven expanded functions dental assistant with a record of excellence in patient care and dental procedures. Skilled in coronal polishing, chairside assisting, and office tasks. I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring high-quality patient experiences. My expertise in dental assisting combined with a commitment to dental care and patient service drives outstanding treatment outcomes.

Overview

1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Trave Dental Assistant

Independent Contrator
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Adapted to office preferences and dentist workflows, ensuring seamless integration with various management software systems.
  • Coordinated last-minute shift assignments across general dentistry and specialty clinics, maintaining clinic operations and patient care.
  • Executed infection control protocols and sterilization practices to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.

DA II

Interfaith Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Performed intraoral and extraoral x-ray procedures to gather essential data for patient treatment plans.
  • Impressions
  • Surgery Assisting
  • Endodontic Assisting
  • Coronal Polishing
  • Periodontic Charting
  • Coordinated patient scheduling to optimize appointment availability and enhance patient flow

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Augusta Smiles Youth Dentistry & Orthodontics
Augusta, GA
08.2022 - 11.2023
  • Restorative Treatment Assisting

- Extractions

- NuSmile Crowns

- Executed amalgam restorations to repair cavities

- Executed composite procedures to improve dental appearance

  • Assisted in obtaining x-ray images for patient diagnosis.
  • Performed sterilization to ensure instrument safety and compliance
  • Applied sealants

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

West Haven Pediatric Dentistry - EFDA
North Augusta, SC
11.2021 - 07.2022
  • Assisted dentists in performing procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout treatments.
  • Prepared treatment rooms, sterilized instruments, and maintained inventory of dental supplies efficiently.
  • Administered nitrous oxide to ensure patient comfort during dental procedures. Assisting
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care, enhancing their understanding and compliance.
  • Performed X-rays

Education

Dental Assistant Diploma -

Augusta Technical College
08.2021

H.S Diploma - undefined

North Augusta High School
06.2018

Skills

  • Dental Procedures
  • Patient Care
  • Vital Signs
  • Customer service
  • Detail orientation
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

  • Basic Life Support
  • CPR
  • Nitrous Oxide
  • Radiology
  • HIPAA
  • OSHA
  • Expanded Functions

Timeline

Trave Dental Assistant

Independent Contrator
02.2025 - 05.2025

DA II

Interfaith Medical Center
01.2023 - 12.2024

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Augusta Smiles Youth Dentistry & Orthodontics
08.2022 - 11.2023

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

West Haven Pediatric Dentistry - EFDA
11.2021 - 07.2022

H.S Diploma - undefined

North Augusta High School

Dental Assistant Diploma -

Augusta Technical College
MYHISHA HOWARD