Niya Clark
Houston,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented and hard-working dental assistant with experience providing direct patient care and office management in busy dental practices. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Trained in sterilization procedures ,patient relations, dental radiography and patient charting. With the willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Truth Dentistry
07.2024 - Current
- Successfully assisted with over 50+ complex cosmetic restoration procedures for porcelain veneers by performing 4-handed dentistry while ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for over 20 procedures daily.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, using digital iTero scanning to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Streamlined digital x-ray processing, reducing wait time for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, , casts and impressions.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Dental Hygiene Assistant
DDS Associates
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Managed patient records by updating charts and notes to accurately reflect treatment using Dentrix software
- Aided in the diagnosis of periodontal disease through accurate perio charting.
- Managed hygienist schedules with calendaring software to maintain steady patient flow.
- Supported the dental team by taking diagnostic x-rays, minimizing wait times for patients and clinicians alike.
Auto Sales Professional
Mac Haik Dodge
08.2017 - 01.2022
- Negotiate deals on financed & leased vehicles
- Follow up with leads and inquires
- Greet customers and help find vehicle of their needs
- Built customer loyalty and retention
- Extensive knowledge of vehicles
Education
Dental Assistant Certification - Radiology, Infection Control
UT Health
Houston Dental Careers
07.2023
Skills
- ITero Scanning proficient
- Infection control
- Four handed dentistry
- Perio & Dental Charting
- Restorative procedures
- Operatory room prep
- Central Sterile management
- Attention to detail
- X-ray processing
- Treatment plan development
- Dental supply inventory
- Time management
- Alginate impression proficient
Certification
- Infection Control Certification (ICE) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Truth Dentistry
07.2024 - Current
Dental Hygiene Assistant
DDS Associates
01.2024 - 04.2024
Auto Sales Professional
Mac Haik Dodge
08.2017 - 01.2022
Houston Dental Careers
Dental Assistant Certification - Radiology, Infection Control
UT Health
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