Terina Bailey
Bastrop,United States
Summary
Motivated and compassionate Dental Assistant with a strong drive to provide excellent support during dental exams and procedures. Committed to fostering a relaxed and comfortable environment in which patients feel welcomed, accepted, reassured, and confident in the care they receive. I have the passion to perform as a team mate with much ambition and integrity.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Communihealth Services
Bastrop, LA
11.2025 - Current
- **Educating patients on post-treatment care**: Offering guidance to patients regarding care instructions after procedures fosters better recovery and satisfaction.
- **Scheduling follow-up appointments**: Coordinating future visits for patients enhances their experience and keeps treatment plans on track.
- Conducted preliminary assessments to gather vital information before procedures.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care to promote effective recovery.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments to facilitate ongoing patient care continuity.
- 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.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Dental EDDA
University of Monroe
Monroe, LA
02.2026 - 03.2026
- ## Industry-Standard Skills
- Followed infection control protocols to maintain a safe clinical environment for patients.
- Perio Dressing
- Post Extraction
- Removal of sutures
- Coronal polishing
- Infection control
- OSHA
- Sterilization
- Louisiana state dental practice act
- Sealants
- Nitrous
Job shadow
Bayou Dental
Monroe
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Seating patients
- Sterilization
- Room setup and breakdown
- Impressions
Education
Dental Assisting
Accelerated Academy
Monroe11.2024
High School Diploma -
Bastrop High School
Bastrop, LA05.2010
Skills
Teamwork
Leadership
Fast Learner
Customer Service
Communication Skills
Ability to Multitask
Interpersonal Communication
Knowledge of Dental and Medical Terminology
Preliminary Oral Health Exams
4-Handed Dentistry
LANGUAGES
English
COURSES
- Basic Life Support CPR, Northeast Louisiana Ambulance Training Center
- September 2024 — November 2026
Certification
EDDA
Timeline
Dental EDDA
University of Monroe
02.2026 - 03.2026
Dental Assistant
Communihealth Services
11.2025 - Current
Job shadow
Bayou Dental
10.2024 - 11.2024
Dental Assisting
Accelerated Academy
High School Diploma -
Bastrop High School