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Quynh Trinh

Seattle,Washington

Summary

A dedicated and newly graduated Registered Dental Assistant with a proven track record of enhancing patient engagement and streamlining dental care processes at various externship offices. Possesses strong knowledge of dental instruments, chairside assistance, and patient education. Demonstrates excellent communication skills and attention to detail, contributing to increased patient satisfaction and efficient dental procedures. Highly adaptable, eager to learn, and equipped with great problem-solving abilities.

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Work History

Dental Assistant Extern

Dental Care Seattle
07.2024 - 08.2024


  • Executed general chairside duties for a range of procedures, including general dentistry, endodontics, and oral surgery.
  • Maintained clean, sanitized, and organized work areas to minimize the risk of infection and ensure a safe clinical environment.
  • Prepared and organized dental instruments and materials required for various procedures, ensuring readiness and efficiency.

Dental Assistant Extern

First Impression Dental Care
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, organized treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to ensure readiness for the next patient while adhering to health and safety protocols.
  • Created dental impressions for diagnostic purposes, opposing models, and study casts, facilitating the fabrication of crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists, ensuring a high standard of hygiene and procedural efficiency.

Dental Assistant Intern

Renton Technical College Dental Office
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Assisted chairside during a variety of dental procedures, supporting the dentist and ensuring smooth operation of the clinical workflow.
  • Prepared and organized instruments and materials necessary for diverse dental procedures, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of care.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments, managing the appointment calendar to optimize clinic operations.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety throughout dental procedures, providing support and addressing any concerns to enhance the patient experience.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting

Renton Technical College
Renton, WA
08.2024

Skills

  • Patient engagement
  • Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
  • Packing retraction cords
  • Rubber dam placement
  • Taking impressions
  • Digital scanning (Cerec and Itero)
  • Making temporary crowns
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Data entry proficiency
  • Knowledgeable in Dentrix and Dexis
  • Bilingual in English and Vietnamese

Certification

  • RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
  • CPR certification

Timeline

Dental Assistant Extern

Dental Care Seattle
07.2024 - 08.2024

Dental Assistant Extern

First Impression Dental Care
05.2024 - 07.2024

Dental Assistant Intern

Renton Technical College Dental Office
03.2024 - 05.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting

Renton Technical College
  • RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
  • CPR certification
Quynh Trinh