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Nakita Howard

Rosedale,MD

Summary

Organized Dental Assisting Instructor with 17 years of experience in dentistry. Adept at planning detailed, hands-on lessons for student growth and monitoring progress closely without micromanaging students. Committed to fostering a classroom community of helping each other and best-in-class dental practices.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant Instructor

Fortis Institute
12.2021 - Current
  • Organized guest lectures from experienced professionals in the field, exposing students to diverse perspectives and insights into the dental industry.
  • Served as a mentor for new instructors entering the program, sharing best practices and ensuring consistency across all courses offered within the curriculum.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration among students.
  • Prepared graduates for successful careers as dental assistants by emphasizing real-world applications of skills learned in class.

Dental Office Manager

Porter Dental
07.2023 - 04.2024
  • Supervised and led team of dental hygienists and support staff of 20 staff members
  • Streamlined office operations by regularly evaluating workflows, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing necessary changes for increased productivity.
  • Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits, and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
  • Boosted dental practice revenue by optimizing billing procedures and diligently following up on outstanding payments.

Dental Assistant/Manager

Comprehensive Mobile Care
02.2019 - 09.2022
  • 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.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.

Dental Assistant

Kool Smiles Dental
10.2007 - 04.2019
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.

Education

Certificate of Expanded Function Orthodontics - Expanded Function Orthodontic Assistant

Maryland State of Dental Association
Columbia, MD
09.2010

Certificate of Dental Assistant II Program - Dental Assisting

Medix School
Towson, MD
10.2007

High School Diploma -

Patterson High School
Baltimore, MD
06.2002

Skills

  • Chairside Assisting
  • Radiography Proficiency
  • Patient care techniques
  • Dental Terminology
  • Syllabus preparation
  • Curriculum Development
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Learning Management Systems
  • Oral presentations
  • Oral Anatomy Understanding

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of 20 in the development of Marketing for Dental Practice.

Certification

CPR Instructor

ACLS Instructor

PALS Instructor

Dental Radiology Certified

Expanded Function Dental Assistant


Timeline

Dental Office Manager

Porter Dental
07.2023 - 04.2024

Dental Assistant Instructor

Fortis Institute
12.2021 - Current

Dental Assistant/Manager

Comprehensive Mobile Care
02.2019 - 09.2022

Dental Assistant

Kool Smiles Dental
10.2007 - 04.2019

Certificate of Expanded Function Orthodontics - Expanded Function Orthodontic Assistant

Maryland State of Dental Association

Certificate of Dental Assistant II Program - Dental Assisting

Medix School

High School Diploma -

Patterson High School

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