Quinavia Woods
Angie,LA
Summary
Reliable Dental Assistant with 4 years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Experienced in assisting with hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
SunnyBrook Dentistry And Braces
Hattiesburg, MS
05.2022 - Current
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatments.
- Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Provided exceptional chairside assistance to orthodontist during complex procedures such as bracket placement and adjustments, aligner fittings, and appliance installations.
- Maintained detailed progress notes for each patient to support continuity of care throughout their treatment plan.
Dental Assistant
SunnyBrook Dentistry And Braces
Hattiesburg, MS
04.2021 - 05.2022
- 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.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Dental Assistant
Cronin Family Dentistry
Laurel, MS
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Provided chairside assistance with dentist.
- Sanitized and maintained a clean workspace.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS05.2020
Skills
- Chart updating
- Elastics placement
- Orthodontic archwire changes
- Orthodontic bonding
- Orthodontic debonding
- Sterilization techniques
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
SunnyBrook Dentistry And Braces
05.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
SunnyBrook Dentistry And Braces
04.2021 - 05.2022
Dental Assistant
Cronin Family Dentistry
06.2020 - 04.2021
Associate of Applied Science -
Pearl River Community College