Shanaya Duncan
Clearwater,FL
Summary
Proven Dental Assistant with a track record of enhancing patient satisfaction and streamlining procedures. Skilled in dental radiography and equipment sterilization, I excel in team collaboration and improving dental procedure outcomes. Demonstrated ability to reduce wait times by over 20% through efficient x-ray processing and appointment scheduling. 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
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Sunset Family Dentistry
02.2024 - Current
- As a lead EFDA i provide oversight, leadership, and mentorship to fellow DA's.
- Assist in the efficiency and functionality of the department and to help the department reach their goals set forth by the doctor and other leads.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by effectively addressing concerns and answering questions about dental treatments.
- Supported dentist during oral surgeries, ensuring proper instrument preparation and sterilization procedures were followed.
- Built strong rapport with patients through empathetic communication skills, fostering trust in dental care providers.
- Skillfully managed dental emergencies, stabilizing patients and coordinating appropriate follow-up care.
- Increased efficiency in the dental office by assisting with chairside duties such as taking impressions and fabricating temporary crowns.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, safeguarding the health of patients and staff.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Klement Family Dental
03.2020 - 09.2023
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing timely assistance during complex dental procedures.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Dental Assistant Intern
St Petersburg Dental Center
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Prepared dental rooms and materials.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with the dental team members.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly adhering to infection control protocols during all dental treatments.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
Education
Dental Assisting
Florida Career College
Tampa, FL11.2019
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School
06.2018
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental Radiography
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
- X-Ray Processing
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Team Collaboration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient care
Accomplishments
- Mentored over 8+ dental assistants.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Improved patient education by working with dentists to create patient education program covering general dental hygiene and post-surgical care.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification - Florida Dental Board.
- OSHA Certified
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) -Florida Dental Board.
- CPR Certified
Languages
Jamaica Creole
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Sunset Family Dentistry
02.2024 - Current
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Klement Family Dental
03.2020 - 09.2023
Dental Assistant Intern
St Petersburg Dental Center
01.2020 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification - Florida Dental Board.
- OSHA Certified
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) -Florida Dental Board.
- CPR Certified
Dental Assisting
Florida Career College
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