An energetic, fast-learner, friendly, enthusiastic, dedicated and compassionate Student/Dental Assistant with hands-on experience in patient care, chairside assistance, and dental procedures. Passionate about providing quality oral healthcare and ensuring a positive patient experience. Seeking to leverage expertise in clinical support and operational efficiency in a dynamic dental setting.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
01.2023 - Current
Assist faculty dentists, dental students, and residents in clinical procedures, ensuring optimal patient care.
Prepare and maintain dental instruments, materials, and equipment for procedures.
Provide chairside assistance during various treatments, including restorative, endodontic, and prosthodontic procedures.
Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-operative care instructions.
Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with infection control and sterilization protocols.
Support the Ohio Project’s Dental Home Coach, helping deliver dental care to underserved communities.
Drive the dental mobile unit to the site for community outreach and treatment programs.
Assist with public health programs to promote oral health awareness and preventive care in underserved populations.
Help with the Head Start Program by preparing setup materials and documents for dental screenings and educational sessions.
Troubleshoot and quickly fix broken dental equipment to ensure smooth clinical operations.
Collaborate with dental students and faculty to create a seamless learning and treatment environment.
Dental Assistant
Dublin Kids Dental
01.2021 - 01.2023
Preparing patients for procedures or surgeries and assisting with procedures such as fillings, crowns, and extractions
Taking x-ray, processing it, and sterilizing dental tools and equipment
Generally chair-side assisting of dentists and hygienists
Product Specialist
Howard's Appliances
01.2020 - 01.2021
Perform product demonstrations to customers and other stakeholders
Assist in the promotions and product releases
Receptionist
Dublin Kids Dental
01.2019 - 01.2021
Warmly greeting clients
Walk them to the proper beauty station
Alerting assigned beauticians of their arrival
Booking, confirming appointments, and processing transactions and issuing receipts
Mainly clinical tasks, front desk, call insurances
Education
Master of Science - Master in Public Health
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Biology
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
COLUMBUS, OH
01.2023
Associate of Science - Biology Pre Dentistry
COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COLUMBUS, OH
01.2021
High School Diploma -
CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL
COLUMBUS, OH
01.2019
Skills
Organization
Computer skills
Adaptability
Flexibility
Hardworking
Diligent
Accuracy
Attention to Detail
Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
Time management and multitasking under pressure
Knowledge of dental software and record-keeping
Certification
DENTAL RADIOLOGY, 12/2025
CPR, 12/2026
RDA CERTIFIED
Coronal Polisher license
Pit and Fissure Sealants
Nail technician
Driver License Class B CDL
Languages
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
01.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dublin Kids Dental
01.2021 - 01.2023
Product Specialist
Howard's Appliances
01.2020 - 01.2021
Receptionist
Dublin Kids Dental
01.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Associate of Science - Biology Pre Dentistry
COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Master of Science - Master in Public Health
The Ohio State University
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