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
Prairie Du Sac, WI
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
Stevens Point, WI
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
Mauston, WI
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