Sophia McCann
Lynnwood,WA
Summary
Dental Assistant with a comprehensive background in patient care, dental procedures, and office management. Skilled in assisting with routine and complex dental procedures while maintaining patient comfort. Skilled in patient care, dental procedure assistance, and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to ensure optimal patient comfort and support the dentist's needs during procedures.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Lee
Redmond, WA
07.2024 - Current
- Assist in procedures to ensure smooth operation and patient comfort.
- Greet patients and escort them to an examination room.
- Conduct routine dental cleanings and educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Keep accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Take bitewing, periapical, panoramic, and occlusal X-rays and prepare them for dentists to review.
- Responded quickly to requests from other staff members or dentists, while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Sterilize instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Document patient records with procedures performed and add notes taken to charts.
- Update patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Help maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Rama
Woodinville, WA
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted dental hygienist with procedures, focusing on patient reassurance and procedural efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with hygiene standards by effectively sterilizing and preparing dental instruments for reuse.
- Organized and sanitized dental office spaces by cleaning rooms post-treatment, replenishing supplies, and maintaining storage areas.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Pre-nursing
Edmonds College
Edmonds, WA08-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Pre-nursing
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland, WASkills
- Effective communication
- Taking X-rays
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Chairside assistance
- Sterilization techniques
- Electronic charting
- Dental terminology
- Professionalism and etiquette
Affiliations
- Violin
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Photography
Accomplishments
- Placed 1st in multiple violin competitions
- Selected to be in the All-State and All-NW Orchestras multiple years
- Won the Arion Award for musical performance in High School
- Gifted a scholarship from the music program in High School
Certification
- License in Dental Assisting
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Lee
07.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. Rama
06.2023 - 09.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Pre-nursing
Edmonds College
Associate of Applied Science - Pre-nursing
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
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