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Shirley Mikolasek

Shirley Mikolasek

Pflugerville

Summary

Accomplished dental professional with 1.5 years of experience in fast-paced office environments. Proficient in taking x-rays, assisting with dental procedures, and prioritizing patient comfort. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with team members and follow directives from dentists.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Pediatric Dental Assistant

Kids Dental Smiles
Pflugerville
09.2024 - Current
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
  • Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
  • Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
  • Assisted dentist in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
  • Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Provided chairside assistance during restorative treatments as needed.

Intern

Elms Orthodontics
College Station
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Collaborated with team members to develop strategic plans and presentations.
  • Prepared documentation for meetings and internal communications.
  • Conducted research on potential internship opportunities and presented findings to the team.

Education

Dental Assisting

College Station Dental Assistant School
College Station, TX
08-2024

Pre- Dental Hygiene

Austin Community College
Austin, TX

Some College (No Degree) - Pre- Dental Hygiene

Blinn College
Bryan , TX

Skills

  • Patient education
  • X-ray imaging
  • Digital radiography proficiency
  • Continuing education commitment
  • Infection control practices
  • Team collaboration
  • Chairside assistance
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Dentrix proficiency
  • Patient care excellence
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Exam room setups
  • Digital X-ray proficiency

Certification

  • Registered Dental Assisting License
  • BLS Certification
  • Nitrous Oxide Certification
  • Sex Trafficking Certification
  • Radiology Certification

Timeline

Intern

Elms Orthodontics
06.2025 - 08.2025

Registered Pediatric Dental Assistant

Kids Dental Smiles
09.2024 - Current

Dental Assisting

College Station Dental Assistant School

Pre- Dental Hygiene

Austin Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Pre- Dental Hygiene

Blinn College