Shawnterra Donald
Cleveland
Summary
Caring Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Cuyahoga Falls Empire Dental, excelling in chairside assistance and patient education. Proficient in dental radiography and equipment sterilization, I enhance workflow efficiency and ensure patient safety.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Cuyahoga Falls Empire Dental
11.2024 - Current
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing materials for dental procedures.
- Supported periodontal surgeries by maintaining an efficient workflow and anticipating the needs of the dentist.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and proper oral hygiene practices to enhance recovery outcomes.
Dental Assistant
Summitt Endodontist Specialist
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 9 procedures daily.
Dental Assistant
Family Dental Group Kumar Rama
12.2021 - 06.2022
- 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.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
Dental Assistant - Internship
Dr. Hess Periodontist
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing materials for dental procedures.
- Supported periodontal surgeries by maintaining an efficient workflow and anticipating the needs of the dentist.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and proper oral hygiene practices to enhance recovery outcomes.
Education
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental
Remington College
Cleveland, OH2021
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Team collaboration
- Chairside Assistance
- Cross-training capabilities
- Customer Service
Certification
CPR CERTIFIED
RADIOLOGY LICENSE
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Cuyahoga Falls Empire Dental
11.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Summitt Endodontist Specialist
04.2023 - 04.2024
Dental Assistant
Family Dental Group Kumar Rama
12.2021 - 06.2022
Dental Assistant - Internship
Dr. Hess Periodontist
10.2021 - 12.2021
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental
Remington College
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