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Shameka Smith

Registered Dental Assistant
Inglewood,CA

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant

Western Dental
Los Angeles, CA
10.2018 - Current
  • Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.

Dental Assistant

Nguyen Dental
Lakewood, CA
07.2018 - 09.2018
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments between patients to protect from infection risks.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.

Dental Assistant Extern

Family Dentistry & Implant Center
Long Beach, CA
02.2018 - 05.2018
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.

Education

Certificate - Dental Assisting

American Career College
Long Beach, CA
05.2018

Skills

  • Infection control proficiency
  • Chairside assisting
  • Dental office administration
  • Dental staff assistance
  • Dental radiography
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • RDA - Registered Dental Assistant

Work Availability

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Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

Western Dental
10.2018 - Current

Dental Assistant

Nguyen Dental
07.2018 - 09.2018

Dental Assistant Extern

Family Dentistry & Implant Center
02.2018 - 05.2018

Certificate - Dental Assisting

American Career College