Vanessa Davis
Signal Hill,CA
Summary
Dynamic dental instructor with extensive experience at UEI College, specializing in curriculum development and student training. Proven expertise in infection control and effective communication, enhancing student engagement and success. Recognized for implementing cost-reduction strategies while maintaining high standards in patient care and safety protocols. Committed to fostering a professional learning environment. Skilled Dental Instructor with experience in teaching dental concepts, techniques, and practices. Strengths include effective communication, pedagogical knowledge, and patient management skills. Known for creating interactive learning environments that enhance student understanding and application of dental procedures. Impact includes improved student proficiency and increased pass rates in certification exams.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Dental Instructor
UEI College
Gardena/Riverside/Las Vegas , CA,NV
07.2018 - 12.2024
- Teaching didactic and hands-on lab of an assigned course, X-ray training digital and manual, coronal polishing training, sealants training, Team member Award
- Classroom management enforcing policies and procedures
- Training students and staff in BLS in case of emergency
- Ordering supplies, Inventory, and reducing cost
- Online Hybrid, Zoom, SOAR, Canvas
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive curriculum for the dental assisting program, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards.
- Delivered engaging online lectures and hands-on campus labs, equipping students with practical skills in dental assisting procedures, including X-rays, tray setups, sealants, and coronal polishing.
Dental Assisting Instructor
Nevada Career Institute
Las Vegas, NV
12.2020 - 12.2024
- Conducted engaging online lectures and interactive sessions utilizing Zoom, Moodle, and Blackboard, enhancing digital learning experiences.
- Facilitated student assessments through quizzes, exams, and homework, while ensuring accurate grading using Excel and providing certification in sealants, coronal polishing, and radiographs.
- Led practical lab sessions focusing on instrument handling and chairside assisting techniques, including specialty training in Orthodontics, Endodontics, and other dental specialties.
Dental Instructor
California Career Institute
Anaheim, CA
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Teaching Lecture, Hands-on lab
- Written curriculum for dental program
- Order supplies
- Hybrid Zoom, Canvas
- Accreditation interview
RDA
Justice Dental Office
Las Vegas, Nevada
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Assisted chairside during dental procedures, ensuring efficient workflow and patient comfort.
- Prepared and organized dental trays for various procedures, maintaining strict sterilization standards.
- Performed charting and coronal polishing, contributing to comprehensive patient care and accurate dental records.
Dental Instructor
American Career College
Anaheim, CA
02.2009 - 06.2016
- Training in general and all specialties of dentistry, hands-on lab
- Training students on OSHA, HIPAA, Infection Control, Sterilization, Dental Law
- Certify student in Coronal Polishing, Sealants
- Eagle Soft, Dexis, Dentrix training
RDA/ Backfloor Supervisor
BrightNow Dental
Anaheim , CA
12.1996 - 12.2008
- Supervised dental staff training and provided chairside assistance to the dentist, ensuring efficient operations in a multi-specialty environment including Oral Surgery, Periodontics, and Endodontics.
- Conducted Panorex and X-rays, performed impressions, sealants, and coronal polishing, enhancing patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to maintain smooth backfloor operations and support comprehensive patient care.
RDA
DFP/CSN
Las Vegas, Nevada
12.2004 - 12.2008
- Chairside assisting, 2/4 handed passing instruments, Patient care, and education, helping the dentist complete patient treatments
- Oral surgery, Vitals, and documentation, Nitrous Oxide Monitoring, and prep
- X-rays, Panoramic, Digital, Charting, Mouth Mirror inspection, Rubber Dam, Tofflemire placement
- Suture removal, Tray set-up, Impressions, 1 hour Teeth-whitening, periocharting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Cal State Dominguez
Carson, CA05-2025
Associate Degree - Sociology
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA05.2023
Highschool Diploma - General education
Long Beach Adult
Long Beach, CA06.2018
Dental Assisting Diploma - Dental Assisting
Bryman College
Los Angeles, CA02.1992
Skills
- Professionalism in the dental field
- Sterilization procedures
- Vital signs
- Impressions and models
- Knowledge of HIPAA
- Knowledge of OSHA
- Knowledge of MSDS
- Concepts of sterilization
- Surface disinfection
- Infection control protocols
- Placing surface barriers
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient in Eagle Soft
- Patient education
- Goals of preventative dentistry
- Manage multiple responsibilities and tasks efficiently
- Curriculum development
- Patient care
- X-ray techniques
- Health and safety
- Inventory management
- Effective communication
- Student training
- Classroom management
- Problem solving
- Developing lesson plans
- Advising students
- Online learning platforms
Certification
- AMCA Professional Dental Instructor, Las Vegas, NV, 2021
- Business Digital Literacy, Long Beach, CA, 10/01/18 - 10/01/20
- BLS/Instructor, Los Angeles, CA, 01/01/10
- Coronal Polishing, 04/01/00
- Sealants, Los Angeles, CA, 04/2000
- RDA-55299, Los Angeles, CA, 04/2000
- Radiation Safety, Los Angeles, CA, 04/01/92
- Teaching Methodology 2015
Affiliations
- The National Society of Leadership and Success
- Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology
Languages
ASL
Limited
Accomplishments
- Purity Leader Certificate
- Fredrick Douglas Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Instructor
California Career Institute
01.2022 - 05.2023
Dental Assisting Instructor
Nevada Career Institute
12.2020 - 12.2024
RDA
Justice Dental Office
03.2020 - 11.2021
Dental Instructor
UEI College
07.2018 - 12.2024
Dental Instructor
American Career College
02.2009 - 06.2016
RDA
DFP/CSN
12.2004 - 12.2008
RDA/ Backfloor Supervisor
BrightNow Dental
12.1996 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Cal State Dominguez
Associate Degree - Sociology
Long Beach City College
Highschool Diploma - General education
Long Beach Adult
Dental Assisting Diploma - Dental Assisting
Bryman College
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