Tyler Chung
Seattle,WA
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented dental assistant skilled in patient education and effective communication. Experience in assisting with procedures, managing patient records, and implementing sterilization protocols to ensure a safe and efficient dental environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Park Place Dental
Seattle, WA
09.2022 - Current
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Assisted dentists during procedures, maintaining focus on patient comfort and procedural efficiency.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care and proper oral hygiene practices to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Managed patient records using digital systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of information.
- Implemented inventory management processes to maintain optimal stock levels of dental supplies and equipment.
- Trained new staff on best practices for dental assisting and clinic protocols to foster team effectiveness.
- Collaborated with dental team to streamline appointment scheduling, improving overall office workflow.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Volunteer
Union Gospel Mission
Seattle, WA
09.2022 - 02.2026
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of communal spaces to ensure a welcoming environment for under-privilege and homeless patients.
- Participated in training sessions to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Assisted chair-side a rotating series of doctors on amalgam and composite fillings, extractions, and limited exams.
- Took radiographic x-rays for patients.
Dental Lab Assistant
University Of Washington School Of Dentistry
Seattle, WA
09.2016 - 06.2019
- Assisted in fabricating dental prosthetics using digital design software and 3D printing technologies.
- Collaborated with dental students to ensure accurate fitting of dental appliances and restorations.
- Maintained laboratory inventory, ensuring timely supply of materials for seamless workflow.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance accuracy in prosthetic fabrication processes.
- Trained new staff on laboratory procedures and safety protocols to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Led initiatives for equipment maintenance, ensuring peak operational performance within the lab environment.
- Facilitated communication between faculty and students regarding project specifications and expectations for enhanced collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Washington - Bothell
Bothell, WA06.2019
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Sterilization techniques
- X-ray processing
Certification
Registered Dental Assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Park Place Dental
09.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Union Gospel Mission
09.2022 - 02.2026
Dental Lab Assistant
University Of Washington School Of Dentistry
09.2016 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Washington - Bothell