Shaneka Little
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Dedicated Registered Dental Assistant with 6+ years of experience in Orthodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Cosmetic Dentistry, and Implants. Proven track record of providing high-quality dental care. Seeking a role to utilize clinical skills, patient care experience, and administrative capabilities to support dental practice success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Marquis Dental Center
Fulton, MS
02.2018 - 11.2024
- Assist in a variety of general dental procedures, including Orthodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Implants, Cosmetic Dentistry, and Dentures
- Perform routine patient care tasks such as instrument transfer, patient charting, and providing chairside support during treatments
- Skilled in digital radiography and diagnostic image capture
- Proficient in infection control and sterilization procedures
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices, treatment plans, and post-procedure care
- Perform teeth cleaning (prophylaxis), apply fluoride treatments, and administer sealants.
- Fabricate dental appliances including bleaching trays, retainers, and oral appliances to treat sleep apnea
- Assist in the design and milling of crowns using Glidewell Fastmill.io and conduct digital scanning using Medit Scan
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with administrative duties, including patient scheduling and chart management
- Changing Orthodontic ligatures and arch wires
Education
Dental Assistant Program -
Concorde Career College
Southaven, MS01.2018
Skills
- Instrument transfer
- Explain procedure to the patient
- Oral Care Instructions
- Bleaching and Retainer tray fabrication
- Exposing dental radiographs
- Digital scanning
- Glidewell Fastmillio
- Medit Scan
- Use of Dentrix Ascend
- Sterilization Procedures
- Expertise in Safe Instrument Utilization
- Patient scheduling
- Charting
- Restorative procedures
- Chair-side support
- Contributes to a positive work environment
- Dental impressions & pouring models
- Dental procedure preparation
- Assist in the design and milling of crowns
Certification
- CPR & First Aid Certification
- Radiography Certification
References
- Dr. George Marquis, (662)862-7434
- Dr. Doris Marquis, (662)862-7434
- Dr. John Bryson, (662)213-3444
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Marquis Dental Center
02.2018 - 11.2024
Dental Assistant Program -
Concorde Career College