OCTAVIA HARRIS
Portland,OR
Summary
Driven dental assistant, successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared, a professional dedicated to practice growth and stability. Experienced in fast-paced environments, and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure, and earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Broadway Dental Care
Portland , OR
11.2024 - Current
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Dental Assistant
Village Family Dental
Portland
06.2021 - 10.2024
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
Dental Assistant/ Receptionist
Eastport Plaza Dental
Portland
04.2017 - 11.2019
- Prepared treatment rooms and instruments, including setting up trays and equipment.
- Handled customer inquiries and complaints, providing timely and appropriate solutions.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
Education
Diploma -
Concorde Career College
Portland03.2016
Diploma -
James Madison High School
Portland06.2013
Skills
- Effective time management
- Ability to work in a team
- Customer service
- Sterilization
- Communication Skills
- EFDA
- Dental radiography
- Cross-training capabilities
- Knowledgeable in Eaglesoft
Languages
English
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Broadway Dental Care
11.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Village Family Dental
06.2021 - 10.2024
Dental Assistant/ Receptionist
Eastport Plaza Dental
04.2017 - 11.2019
Diploma -
Concorde Career College
Diploma -
James Madison High School