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Overview
Work History
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Volunteer and Shadowing Experience
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Paige Wade

Lenexa,KS

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Experience in working with children and adolescence who suffer from dental anxiety. Passionate about educating patients on the importance of oral hygiene. Committed to providing the best patient care through great communication, empathy, and high-quality service. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pediatric Dental Assistant

Jenkins Dentistry For Kids
05.2022 - Current
  • Educate parents and patients on preventative measures such as proper brushing techniques, flossing habits, and nutritional choices that contribute positively to their oral health.
  • Utilize digital radiography equipment to capture high-quality diagnostic images, aiding in accurate diagnoses and treatment planning.
  • Assist dentists during procedures, effectively anticipating needs and reducing treatment times.
  • Ensure optimal oral health for pediatric patients with thorough teeth cleaning and fluoride treatments.
  • Provide post-operative care instructions to parents or guardians, promoting proper healing and recovery after dental treatments.
  • Improve patient comfort by providing educational materials and addressing their concerns regarding dental procedures.


Support Staff

Kansas State University
08.2019 - 05.2022
  • Greeted visitors professionally, directing them appropriately and ensuring a positive first impression of the organization.
  • Assisted in managing student-athlete study hours
  • Carefully distributed laptops to student-athletes and ensuring the laptops were returned

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
05.2022

Skills

  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Professionalism and Ethics
  • Quick Learner
  • Pediatric dentistry knowledge
  • Dental Radiography
  • Strong manual dexterity
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Restorative procedures assistance

Certification

  • Nitrous Oxide Certified
  • CPR Certified

Volunteer and Shadowing Experience

Shadowing Experience

  • KMOM 2021-2022
  • Dental Health Group 2021
  • Oxford Family Dental 2021
  • Tiny Teeth Pediatric Dentistry 2021
  • Trimmell and Anders Orthodontics 2021
  • Foley Family Dentistry 2021



Volunteer Experience

KC Pet Project 2024-Current 

  • Help keep animals happy and active by assisting with dog walking, playgroups, or socializing cats and dogs.
  • Help improve the mental health of the animals by assembling dog and cat treats and toys.


Harvesters 2020-Current Experience 

  • helping to sort and repackage food to serving at mobile distributions and food pantries


Konza Student Table 2021-2022

  • Distribute free meals to families and students around Riley County


Riley County Health Center 2021-2021

  • Assisting with COVID vaccinations
  • Creating COVID vaccination cards


HandsON KSU 2021-2021

  • Making blankets for homeless shelter in Riley County
  • Making dog toys for humane society in Riley County
  • Creating crafts for the nursing home in Riley County


The Arc 2020-2020

  • Direct traffic into Christmas light show and collect donations to raise money for children with disabilities





Timeline

Pediatric Dental Assistant

Jenkins Dentistry For Kids
05.2022 - Current

Support Staff

Kansas State University
08.2019 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences

Kansas State University

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