Tara Nash
Liberty
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Eager to grow and learn as an individual and would love to become an EFDA one day.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Smilestories Maine
Yarmouth
08.2025 - Current
- Recorded patient medical histories and updated dental records accurately.
- Supported team members in daily tasks to enhance clinic operations.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Experience in the latest technology using digital scanners as well as using mills for same day crowns
- Experience using 3D printers for models, night guards, etc.
- Managed inventory as well as placed orders accordingly.
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Topsham
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Prepared examination rooms for patient visits and ensured cleanliness.
- Recorded patient medical histories and updated dental records accurately.
- Handled sterilization of instruments and adherence to safety protocols.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Supported team members in daily tasks to enhance clinic operations.
Education
Lewiston High School
Lewiston , MESome College (No Degree) - General Studies
Central Maine Community College
Auburn , MESkills
- Digital radiography
- Inventory management
- Chair-side assistance
- Treatment planning
- Technical troubleshooting
- Electronic charting
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Proficient in digital scanning using multiple softwares
- Cross-training capabilities
Certification
- Updated BLS certification
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Smilestories Maine
08.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
03.2025 - 07.2025
Lewiston High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Central Maine Community College