Shenikia Parks
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with a proven track record at Dental Alliance, enhancing dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction through expert chairside assistance and meticulous sterilization techniques. Excelled in complex oral surgery support at McDonough Center for Family Dentistry, contributing to improved recovery times. Skilled in dental impressions and equipment sterilization, I prioritize patient safety and care excellence.
Positive and caring individual with solid foundation in dental health principles and patient care. Extensive knowledge of dental procedures and infection control protocols, coupled with proficiency in dental radiography and patient scheduling. Committed to enhancing patient experience and contributing to smooth and efficient dental practice.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dental Alliance
Stockbridge, GA
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- 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.
Oral Surgery
McDonough Center for Family Dentistry
McDonough, GA
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Participated in continuing education opportunities, staying up-to-date on advancements in the field of oral surgery.
- Assisted in complex oral surgery cases, ensuring smooth operations and reduced recovery time for patients.
- Maintained detailed records of all surgeries performed, contributing to ongoing research efforts related to oral surgery outcomes and techniques.
- Provided outstanding patient care by effectively assisting dentists in various oral surgery procedures, including extractions, bone grafting, and implant placement.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Collaborated with the oral surgery team to develop and implement post-operative care plans for patients.
Dental Assistant
Ondem
Atlanta Ga
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
Education
Associate In Dentistry -
Fortis College
Smyrna, GA08.2022
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- X-ray processing
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - State Dental Board.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dental Alliance
08.2024 - 12.2025
Dental Assistant
Ondem
08.2023 - 06.2024
Oral Surgery
McDonough Center for Family Dentistry
06.2023 - 12.2024
Associate In Dentistry -
Fortis College