Taylor Odum
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Family Dentistry, skilled in digital X-ray proficiency and patient care coordination. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while assisting in complex procedures. Committed to maintaining a sterile environment and educating patients on oral hygiene, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Family Dentistry
Wilmington, Nc
01.2020 - 03.2026
- Assisted dentists during procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Managed sterilization of instruments and maintained cleanliness of treatment areas.
- Recorded patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Scheduled appointments efficiently, optimizing clinic workflow and patient flow.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance patient experiences and service delivery.
- 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
Education
Sunrise School of Dental Assisting
Fayetteville NcHigh School Diploma -
Lakewood High School
Salemburg, NC06.2017
Skills
Dental impressions
Dental radiography
Digital X-ray proficiency
Equipment sterilization
Treatment room setup
Sterilization techniques
Professionalism and etiquette
X-ray processing
Appointment scheduling
Cross-training capabilities
Impression taking skills
Treatment room breakdown
Restorative dentistry
Endodontic procedure assistance
Oral surgery assistance
Patient care coordination
Orthodontic procedure support
Taking X-rays
Chairside assistance
Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Family Dentistry
01.2020 - 03.2026
Sunrise School of Dental Assisting
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School