Odnasti Robinson
Charlotte ,NC
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Diversified Staffing Services, skilled in digital X-ray proficiency and patient education. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency and foster strong patient relationships, ensuring a welcoming environment. Committed to maintaining high standards of infection control and sanitation protocols while supporting diverse patient needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Diversified Staffing Services
Charlotte, NC
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted dentists in general, pediatric, and specialty procedures, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow
- Prepared and sterilized instruments in compliance with infection control standards
- Took and developed dental radiographs (X-rays)
- Provided chairside assistance during procedures such as fillings, extractions, cleanings, crowns, and pediatric treatments
- Recorded patient medical histories and updated charts accurately
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Assisted with impressions, temporary crowns, and sealants
- Worked with diverse patient populations, including children and patients with dental anxiety
- Maintained clean and organized treatment rooms between patients
- Set up and broke down operatories efficiently
- Adapted quickly to different office systems, teams, and protocols
Dental Assistant (Fill-In)
Premier Dental
Charlotte, MI
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisted in patient examinations, ensuring comfort and clarity during procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing materials for procedures.
- Managed patient records using dental software, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene best practices.
- Collaborated with dentists to develop effective treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Monitored inventory levels of dental supplies, placing orders to maintain stock efficiency.
- Provided chairside assistance during various dental procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering a welcoming and supportive environment.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- 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.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Salem High School
Salem New Jersey06.2017
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- X-ray processing
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Patient scheduling
- Cross-training capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient relations
- Impression taking skills
- Treatment room breakdown
- Patient education
- Dental material handling
- Sanitation protocols
- Electronic charting
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- First aid training
- Dental staff assistance
- Dental staff support
- Knowledgeable in software
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Restorative dentistry
- Dental software management
- Proficient in software
- Clinical support
- Dental records
- Pediatric dental care
- Medical records management
- Patient record maintenance
- Strong manual dexterity
- Laboratory case management
Accomplishments
Successfully completed 1 year and 5 months of hands-on dental assisting experience through an agency, gaining exposure to multiple dental offices and workflows
• Adapted quickly to different dental teams, systems, and specialties, demonstrating strong flexibility and professionalism
• Provided high-quality chairside assistance across general, pediatric, and specialty procedures, supporting dentists efficiently during treatments
• Consistently maintained infection control and sterilization standards, helping ensure a safe and compliant clinical environment
• Assisted in improving patient comfort and experience, especially with children and anxious patients, through clear communication and a calm approach
• Gained experience in taking and processing dental X-rays, contributing to accurate diagnostics and treatment planning
• Supported offices in maintaining smooth patient flow by filling in and stepping into different roles as needed
• Built strong multitasking and time management skills while handling multiple patients and procedures in fast-paced settings
• Developed solid interpersonal and communication skills, allowing you to effectively interact with patients and dental team members
• Demonstrated reliability and a strong work ethic by consistently showing up prepared and ready to contribute in every assignment
Certification
Dental Assistant Certification
Radiography Certification
CPR Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Diversified Staffing Services
09.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant (Fill-In)
Premier Dental
02.2024 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Salem High School