Turkessa Cloud
Williamsburg,Virginia
Summary
Extending my superior skills as a Dental Assistant combined with insight into clinical knowledge for dentistry. My outgoing personality, dedicated work ethic for patient care along with furthering my education within Dentistry will make me a positive addition to a dynamic team.
Professional dental care provider with strong background in clinical support and patient care. Known for excellent communication, patient management, and technical assistance during procedures. Dependable team player with focus on achieving positive outcomes and adapting to changing environments. Skilled in sterilization techniques, radiography, and maintaining infection control standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Newtown Dental Arts
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted with patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records using digital management systems.
- Sterilized instruments and ensured compliance with infection control protocols.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices.
- Implemented inventory management strategies to reduce costs and improve supply availability.
- Collaborated with dentists to streamline workflow and enhance patient experiences.
Galleria Dental
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsive while engaging with patients/dental associates
- Taking digital x-rays
- Applying alginate impressions/ pouring of models
- Dentrix charting
- Assisting with crown, composite, root canal, ext, and implant procedures
Sterilization
College of Lake County, Gurnee, Il.
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Monthly/weekly cleaning of autoclave m
- Record-keeping on purification of spore tests
- Operate ultrasonic/autoclave equipment
- Prepare hygiene instruments for sterilization process
- Record-keeping of cassette purification
Student Peer Mentor
College of Lake County, Gurnee, Il.
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Assisting new students with available college resources
- Providing study tips/time management skills
- Clerical tasks/filling student documents/student retention phone calls
Dental Assistant
Village of Lake Zurich Dentistry, Lake Zurich, Il.
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Accurate documentation on patients oral health
- Assisting in four-handed dentistry
- Sterilization of dental operatory/instruments
- Appropriate set-up for clinical methods
Education
Associate in Science -
College of Lake County
Gurnee, Il.01.2022
Diploma - Dental Assistant
Everest College
Skokie, IL01.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Middletown High School
Middletown, Ct01.1998
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Williamsburg, VA05-2028
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Infection control proficiency
- Dental material handling
- Restorative procedures
- Oral surgery assistance
- Inventory management
- Complex Problem-solving
Certification
- AIDS and HIV Awareness
- Dental Radiology
- CPR
- OSHA
- HIPAA
- Coronal polishing
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Newtown Dental Arts
01.2024 - Current
Galleria Dental
01.2022 - 01.2023
Sterilization
College of Lake County, Gurnee, Il.
01.2022 - 01.2022
Student Peer Mentor
College of Lake County, Gurnee, Il.
01.2022 - 01.2022
Dental Assistant
Village of Lake Zurich Dentistry, Lake Zurich, Il.
01.2011 - 01.2017
Diploma - Dental Assistant
Everest College
High School Diploma - undefined
Middletown High School
Associate in Science -
College of Lake County
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Virginia Peninsula Community College