Shakemia Marshall
Midland,GA
Summary
Experienced dental assistant with extensive training in dental procedures, including dental radiography and chairside assisting. Quickly grasps new concepts and establishes strong rapport with colleagues and patients. Seeks to contribute expertise and expand skill set in a dynamic office environment that values growth and continuous learning.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Cook Dental Care
11.2022 - Current
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Making dental impressions
- Performing diagnostic procedure
- Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (digital photography, Cone Beam CT scans, panoramic images, etc.)
- Explain technical medical information to patients
- Communicate and fulfill chairside assistance for practicing dentist during a variety of procedures
- Able to make temporaries, impressions, bleaching trays, and pour models
- Instruct patient in proper dental techniques, care of appliances, and causes of dental decay
- Obtain and record related medical history of patient and route patient for medical tests and services
- Maintain dental equipment in a clean and operative condition as well as store and maintain adequate levels of supplies
- Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment
- Execute patient handoffs to business team
- Manage infection control - prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions
Hygiene Assistant
Cook Dental Care
11.2022 - Current
- Prepared tray setups for hygienists before starting dental procedures.
- Prepared patient for x-rays and gathered x-ray films.
- Provide assistance to the dental hygienist to prepare the room, seat patients, and take proper documentation of the patients visit
- Ability to record and review patients' health history
- Make chart entries under the direction of the Doctor
- Assures completion of all necessary forms and signatures needed
- Schedule recall appointments
- Take intraoral pictures
- Give oral hygiene instructions
- Demonstrate the proper way to brush, floss, and rinse
- Coronal Polishing
Education
Diploma - Dental Assisting
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA12.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Technical Studies
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA12.2022
Certificate - Dental Radiology
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA12.2022
Certificate - Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA12.2022
Certificate - Coronal Polishing
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA12.2022
High School Diploma -
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL OF TALBOTTON
Talbotton, GA05.2020
Skills
- Patient Services
- Electronic Charting
- Equipment Sterilization
- Patient Education
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Good Work Ethics
- Communication
- Infection control proficiency
- Teamwork
- Clinical Support
- Dental impressions
- Local anesthetic proficiency
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Dental Radiology
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
- Coronal Polishing
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Cook Dental Care
11.2022 - Current
Hygiene Assistant
Cook Dental Care
11.2022 - Current
Diploma - Dental Assisting
Columbus Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Technical Studies
Columbus Technical College
Certificate - Dental Radiology
Columbus Technical College
Certificate - Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Columbus Technical College
Certificate - Coronal Polishing
Columbus Technical College
High School Diploma -
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL OF TALBOTTON
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