Nautica Saunders
South Charleston,WV
Summary
Adaptable Dental Assistant with a strong background in chairside assistance, intraoral imaging, and sterilization protocols. Completed daily support for patient scheduling, records, and treatment prep while maintaining HIPAA compliance and a calm, professional bedside manner.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Hanfield Village Dental Care
Monroe, North Carolina
01.2023 - 09.2026
- Provided restorative and preventive support through efficient chairside assistance.
- Maintained accurate patient records through precise charting and updated documentation.
- Prepared clear digital imaging files for diagnostic review and treatment planning.
- Improved appointment readiness by gathering patient data, records, and health history for provider review.
- Promoted smooth treatment visits by reviewing provider plans with patients before procedures.
- Minimized cavity risk by applying sealants and protective coatings tailored to patient needs.
- Prepared appliances, including dentures, occlusal guards, and final crowns, for seamless doctor placement.
- Enhanced patient comfort through attentive bedside manner before, during, and after treatment.
- Protected patient privacy and regulatory compliance as HIPAA compliance officer.
- Supported front office tasks through scheduling, phone coverage, and insurance verification.
- Assisted team members during busy shifts during periods of frequent teammate turnover.
Dental Assistant
Family Dental Care
Charlotte, North Carolina
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Facilitated dentist procedures by efficiently managing suction, retraction, and ensuring patient comfort.
- Prepared treatment rooms with sterilized instruments and organized dental supplies for patient care.
- Captured patient scans for restorative prosthodontics and implant enhancements with iTero scanner.
- Administered Zoom in-office whitening treatment to enhance cosmetic outcomes for patients.
- Fabricated temporary crowns and refined materials with handpieces for clinical use.
- Placed dental cord around teeth to prepare for restorative procedures.
Dental Assistant
Lorena M. Surber, DDS. PLLC
Charleston, West Virginia
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth, facilitating the preparation of custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures by mixing impression materials and pouring casts from impressions, supporting the overall workflow in dental care.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Sanitized equipment and cleaned treatment rooms while restocking supplies after each patient's treatment to ensure a hygienic environment for subsequent patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ross Medical Education Center
Charleston, WV06-2018
Skills
- Chairside support
- Intraoral imaging
- Sterilization procedures
- Treatment room setup
- Infection control
- Digital documentation
- Proficient in Dentrix
- Patient scheduling
- Insurance verification
- OSHA regulations
- Patient interaction
Certification
- CPR certified June 2025-June 2027
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring- January 2019
- Expanded Duties Certification January 2019
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Hanfield Village Dental Care
01.2023 - 09.2026
Dental Assistant
Family Dental Care
03.2021 - 12.2022
Dental Assistant
Lorena M. Surber, DDS. PLLC
11.2020 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Ross Medical Education Center