Samantha Lem
Lyndon Station
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with proven expertise at Eagleview Dental, skilled in digital X-ray proficiency and patient relations. Adept at enhancing workflow efficiency and ensuring patient comfort during procedures. Committed to maintaining a sterile environment and delivering exceptional care, contributing to improved patient satisfaction and safety in a fast-paced setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Eagleview Dental
08.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Recorded patient histories and updated charts accurately during appointments.
- Assisted in patient care, ensuring comfort and readiness for procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms, sterilized instruments, and maintained inventory of dental supplies.
- Managed appointment scheduling, confirming patient visits to optimize office flow.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Dental Assistant
Crow Family Dental
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted in patient care, ensuring comfort and readiness for procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms, sterilized instruments, and maintained inventory of dental supplies.
- Recorded patient histories and updated charts accurately during appointments.
- Supported dentists during procedures by providing necessary tools and materials promptly.
- Collaborated with dental team to enhance workflow efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control protocols in practice environment.
Dental Assistant
Family Health La Clinica
11.2021 - 08.2022
- 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.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Education
State Certified -
Weekend Dental Assistant School
Appleton, WI05-2021
Mauston Highschool
Mauston, WI05-2016
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Appointment scheduling
- Sterilization techniques
- Treatment room setup
- Patient relations
- Patient education
- Oral surgery assistance
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Eagleview Dental
08.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Crow Family Dental
08.2022 - 06.2023
Dental Assistant
Family Health La Clinica
11.2021 - 08.2022
State Certified -
Weekend Dental Assistant School
Mauston Highschool
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