Shaneka Smith
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Reliable Dental Assistant with strong knowledge of dentistry practices. Well-rounded professional skilled handling multiple tasks, including making dental impressions, sterilizing stations, and taking X-rays. Highly organized with experience in charting and preparing patient treatment plans.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Leap Kids Dental
Little Rock, AR
11.2021 - Current
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office with courtesy and professionalism.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Scheduled appointments according to established protocol.
- Organized and maintained dental supplies, materials and equipment.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments after each use in accordance with universal precautions guidelines.
- Educated parents on proper oral hygiene techniques for children.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Assisted dentist with completing procedures.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Education
Dental Assistant
Eastern College of Health Vocations
Little Rock, AR12-2019
Skills
- Instrument Preparation
- Equipment Sterilization
- Inventory Management
- Clinical Support
- Dental Hygiene
- Procedure Support
- Patient Education
- X-Ray Processing
Certification
- Nitrous Certified
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Leap Kids Dental
11.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant
Eastern College of Health Vocations
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