Shelbie Cobb
Laceys Spring
Summary
Lead Hygiene Assistant with a strong focus on professionalism and quality patient care. Successfully improving efficiency through patient education, leading to better homecare practices and overall patient oral health satisfaction. Adaptable and reliable, consistently maintaining high standards of patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CDA / Lead Hygiene Assistant & Coordinator
Hampton Cove Pediatric Dentistry
10.2025 - Current
- Enhance operational efficiency within dental hygiene department.
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, leading to better home care routines and overall oral health improvement.
- Manage patient records diligently, updating charts and notes to accurately reflect treatments provided.
- Review patient charts upon arrival and prepare procedure room based on unique needs.
- Promote a positive image for the dental practice by upholding professional standards in interactions with patients, colleagues, and community members.
- Monitor and update hygiene schedules by rescheduling appointments and scheduling new appointments.
- Build strong relationships with pediatric patients using age-appropriate language and behavior management techniques, easing dental anxiety.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends through regular continuing education courses, enhancing skills as a Dental Hygiene Assistant.
- Efficiently and safely assist Dental Hygienist
- Accurately maintain patient charting paying close attention to detail based upon clinical observation
Certified Dental Assistant
Rocket City Kids Pediatric Dentistry
01.2024 - 10.2025
- Prepared dental materials and instruments, maintaining sterile environments for optimal workflow.
- Monitored inventory levels of dental supplies, implementing efficient ordering procedures to prevent shortages.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices to maintain good oral health between visits.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties ensuring patient safety and comfort during procedures.
- Prepared and mounted patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Measured and recorded vital signs by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Assisted in hygiene with various procedures
Office Administrative Assistant
L&F Sevices
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed scheduling and calendar organization, ensuring optimal time management.
- Developed and maintained filing systems to organize document retrieval and storage processes.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming office environment, creating positive impressions among clients and visitors alike.
- Established communication with business partners to maintain project timelines and deliverable expectations.
- Safeguarded company information by maintaining strict confidentiality in handling sensitive documents and records.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Sales Associate
Candy Apple Boutique
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained store presentation and organized merchandise displays to optimize sales potential.
- Processed transactions accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained professionalism and addressed challenges to ensure smooth operations during peak periods.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Education
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Accelerated Academy
Huntsville, AL3 2024
High School Diploma -
AP. Brewer High School
Somerville, AL5 2021
Skills
- CPR / AED Certified / Infectious control proficient
- Detail Oriented / Problem solving skills
- Proficient in Dental Charting / Data Entry
- Proficient in dental radiography
- Office Administration
- Professionalism / Continuous improvement
Certification
Certified Dental Assistant -
Accelerated Academy March 2024 Ranked top 5% of 2024 class focusing on Dental anatomy and Morphology, Tooth Structure, Oral Cavity and Soft Tissues, Head and Neck Anatomy, and understanding components of the Periodontium.
High School Diploma
AP. Brewer High School, Somerville, Al May 2021 -
Completed AP course in Biology
Timeline
CDA / Lead Hygiene Assistant & Coordinator
Hampton Cove Pediatric Dentistry
10.2025 - Current
Certified Dental Assistant
Rocket City Kids Pediatric Dentistry
01.2024 - 10.2025
Office Administrative Assistant
L&F Sevices
06.2022 - 11.2023
Sales Associate
Candy Apple Boutique
09.2019 - 06.2022
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Accelerated Academy
High School Diploma -
AP. Brewer High School