Savanna Houze
Temple,GA
Summary
Dedicated dental assistant with strong skills in lab procedure assistance and four-handed techniques. Experienced in patient education and maintaining a clean, organized environment, ready to enhance patient care and support dental team efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Life Smiles of New Hope
Dallas, GA
08.2025 - 03.2026
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments and managing suction device
- Assisted dentists during procedures by efficiently providing essential tools and materials to ensure smooth workflow.
- Prepared examination rooms through cleaning, disinfecting, and organizing equipment.
- Took dental radiographs while adhering to safety protocols.
- Supported laboratory processes by preparing materials and equipment for various dental tasks. such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Dental Assistant
Pure Smiles Dentistry
Marietta, Georgia
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted dentist with dental treatments by accurately taking medical histories and vital signs, ensuring patient safety and care.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Organized and prepared dental instruments and equipment prior to procedures to enhance workflow and efficiency.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms, and restocked supplies post-treatment to uphold hygiene standards and facilitate readiness for subsequent patients.
- Built loyal patient following and retained returning patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Education
Dental Assistant School of Atlanta
Marietta, GASkills
- dental radiography
- impression taking skills
- lab procedure assistance
- Cerec crown fabrication
- surgical setup
- infection control procedures
- OSHA regulations
- HIPAA compliance
- patient record management
- Laboratory case management
- time management
- Four-handed dentistry
- adaptable learning
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Life Smiles of New Hope
08.2025 - 03.2026
Dental Assistant
Pure Smiles Dentistry
06.2022 - 05.2024
Dental Assistant School of Atlanta