Shaniqua Ellis
Gibson,NC
Summary
Dental Hygiene student seeking to gain more education in the field of dentistry. Currently a 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 patients and others.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Comprehensive Dental Center
08.2022 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for all procedures daily.
- Polished patients teeth after dental hygienist cleanings
- Fabricated temporary crowns
- Went over post-operative instructions with patients
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices
Dental assistant
NYU Langone hospital, FHC
12.2016 - 08.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 6 dental chairs during 8-hour shift day.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Dental assistant
Group Health Dental Facility Manhattan
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Schedule patients for procedures
- Operatory maintenance following OSHA guidelines
- Sterilize instruments and headpieces
- Chart patient information existing, and current
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery
Dental assistant (intern)
North Central Bronx Hospital
07.2015 - 08.2015
- Set up for restorations, routine cleanings and endo procedures, Set up for crown and bridge and denture procedures
- Chairside assisting for all dental procedures
- Documented clinical dental work needed during exams and periodontal consultations
- Recorded vital signs for patients daily
- Prepared patient X-rays both digital and panoramic and images for review by dentist.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY08.2027
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC06.2025
Certificate in Dental Assisting - Dental Assistant
The New York School For Medical And Dental Assistants
Long Island City, NY08.2015
Skills
- Knowledge in Dentrix, Epic and Open dental (Dexis) software
- Taking X-Rays
- Autoclave Operation
- Chair Side Assistance
- Rapport Development
- Microsoft works, excel, power point literate
- Dental staff assistance
Accomplishments
Member of the honors society at Fayetteville Technical community college
Member of the society for Collegiate Leadership and achievement at Medgar Evers College
Certification
CPR Certified June 2023
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Comprehensive Dental Center
08.2022 - Current
Dental assistant
NYU Langone hospital, FHC
12.2016 - 08.2022
Dental assistant
Group Health Dental Facility Manhattan
08.2015 - 12.2016
Dental assistant (intern)
North Central Bronx Hospital
07.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Certificate in Dental Assisting - Dental Assistant
The New York School For Medical And Dental Assistants
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