Tori Cambre
Norco,Louisiana
Summary
Experienced dental assistant skilled in providing chairside support for a wide range of procedures, including fillings, crown preparations, extractions, implant placement, and surgical periodontal treatments. Proficient in patient preparation, education, and ensuring comfort throughout treatment. Strong knowledge of sterilization protocols, room setup, and maintaining a safe, organized clinical environment. Digital dentistry workflows, including full‑mouth imaging, iTero scanning, and Invisalign duties such as placing and removing buttons. Known for efficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple cases while supporting both dentists and patients with high‑quality care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Ory Family Dentistry
Laplace, LA
03.2025 - Current
- Assist doctors for fillings, crown preps, extractions, and implant impressions.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene practices.
- Assist in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Helped a patient get scheduled with their next appointments.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assist a periodontist with surgical extractions, sedation's, and implant placement.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- I know how to take a full mouth of images.
- Know how to scan using the itero scanner.
- Know how to place and remove buttons for invisalign treatment.
- Know how to properly polish and floss a patient.
- Provided patients with at pre-op care and post-op care after a extraction and/or sedation.
- Know how to keep up with a lot of cases.
Sterile Technician
Clement Family Dentistry
Thibodaux, Louisiana
07.2023 - Current
- Reduced risk of infection by properly disposing of contaminated materials and maintaining equipment cleanliness.
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by identifying opportunities for process improvement and resource optimization within the sterile processing department.
- Contributed to patient safety by diligently inspecting sterile instruments for damage or contamination before use.
- Conducted regular quality assessments on autoclaves and other sterilization equipment, identifying potential issues early on for swift resolution.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict safety regulations and guidelines.
- Efficiently operated ultrasonic cleaners, washer-disinfectors, and autoclaves to ensure thorough cleaning and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
- Enhanced surgical team performance by promptly providing required sterile instruments during surgeries.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
Drink Maker
Colonel Nutrition
Thibodaux, Louisiana
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Managed cash transactions accurately while maintaining responsibility for the register's contents throughout shifts.
- Ensured a safe working environment by adhering to proper food handling procedures, sanitation guidelines, and workplace safety protocols.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring efficiency and compliance with health regulations.
- Received positive feedback from customers for attentiveness, drink-making skills, and friendly demeanor.
- Contributed to the creation of new menu items by experimenting with different ingredients and flavor combinations.
- Reduced wait times for customers by efficiently multitasking during peak hours of operation.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
Hostess/Togo
Texas Roadhouse
Houma, Louisiana
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout the dining experience.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming environment, ensuring the comfort of guests throughout their visit.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping the dining area ready for every guest.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
Summer Worker
St Charles Parish Government
Destrehan, Louisiana
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Supported full-time staff by handling administrative recordkeeping and organizational requirements.
- Maintaining private information of other workers.
- Worked on computers to scan work orders into a system.
Vet Tech
Destrehan Animal Hospital
Destrehan, Louisiana
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Maintained clean examination rooms, equipment, and kennels to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for both patients and staff members.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and properly handing instruments to the veterinarian as needed.
- Collaborated with fellow technicians to create efficient workflows that streamlined daily tasks within the clinic setting.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Reduced errors in diagnostic testing by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on veterinary practices and techniques.
Education
Non-Degree Program - Pre-dental Hygiene Student
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, Louisiana12-2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Destrehan High School
Destrehan, Louisiana05-2021
Skills
- Sterilization techniques
- Quality control monitoring
- Sterile storage management
- Equipment monitoring
- Instrument sterilization
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Treatment room setup
- Appointment scheduling
- Oral hygiene education
- Dental material handling
- Oral surgery assistance
- Restorative procedures
Certification
- Expanded Duty Dental Assistant- CPR Certification, Radiology Certification, and the EDDA program
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Ory Family Dentistry
03.2025 - Current
Sterile Technician
Clement Family Dentistry
07.2023 - Current
Drink Maker
Colonel Nutrition
02.2023 - 07.2023
Hostess/Togo
Texas Roadhouse
10.2022 - 02.2023
Summer Worker
St Charles Parish Government
06.2020 - 07.2021
Vet Tech
Destrehan Animal Hospital
06.2019 - 11.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Destrehan High School
Non-Degree Program - Pre-dental Hygiene Student
Nicholls State University