Offering foundation in dental health principles and strong desire to learn and grow in clinical environment. Brings understanding of dental procedures and patient interaction, along with skills in organization and communication. Ready to use and develop skills in patient care and dental radiography in dental assisting role.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
EFDA Dental Assistant
Mercedes Devalle, DDS
12.2019 - 03.2020
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 all procedures, 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.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
EFDA Dental Assistant
Jay Lamb, DDS Pres. Of OR Board Of Dentists
02.2004 - 08.2010
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.
EFDA
George McCulley, DDS Pres. OR Board Of Dentists
09.2000 - 09.2004
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Education
Dental Asssistance
Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA
1987
Skills
EFDA
Dental impressions
Dental radiography
Digital X-ray proficiency
Equipment sterilization
Accomplishments
Participated in a missionary endeavor in Guatemala with a dentist where I assisted in triage, prioritizing patients, fillings, oral surgery and all end-of-mission tasks.
Subject of a Doctors of Dentistry article that profiled and interviewed me about my missionary experience.