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Whitney Johnson
DAYTON,OH
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with a proven track record at Meadow Bridge Dental, excelling in patient record maintenance and infection control. Adept at enhancing patient comfort and treatment outcomes through effective communication and teamwork. Skilled in sterilization techniques and x-ray processing, ensuring a safe and efficient dental environment.
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-. on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting.Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Talented Dental Assistant with 3 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Meadow Bridge Dental
02.2026 - 04.2026
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
Dental Assistant
Bright Now Dental
05.2023 - 11.2025
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Collaborated with dental team to develop treatment plans, ensuring patient needs were met comprehensively.
Forklift Operator
DHL Supply Chain
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained optimal inventory levels with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Expedited order fulfillment with proficient navigation of narrow aisles during the picking process without causing damage or delays.Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Increased operational flexibility by obtaining certifications for various types of forklifts.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring that goods were handled with care, minimizing returns due to damage.
- Improved team coordination, leading to faster loading and unloading times by effectively communicating with warehouse staff.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Achieved high levels of product security by following best practices in cargo handling.
Forklift Operator
Crocs Distribution
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Supported warehouse staff in meeting tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks based on shipment schedules.
- Prevented stock discrepancies by performing routine inventory checks using both manual methods and automated systems.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
- Ensured timely movement of products to designated areas, leading to smoother warehouse operation.
- Enhanced safety on warehouse floor by conducting daily pre-operation forklift inspections.
- Facilitated collaborative work environment, readily assisting colleagues in heavy lifting tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects efficiently and effectively.
- Maintained clean and safe work environment, contributing to reduction in workplace accidents.
Product Production/ Team Lead/ Quality, QA
Miricle Corp/ Bright Pet
03.2016 - 11.2021
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with consistent monitoring of deadlines and progress updates.
- Demonstrated adaptability during times of change, quickly adjusting plans as needed to maintain output levels.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable terms for raw materials procurement.
- Led successful transition to lean manufacturing principles within the production department.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for team members, providing constructive feedback on a continuous basis.
- Improved team performance by providing regular training and mentoring to staff members.
- Tracked daily production, inventory usage and notable incidents to support operational planning and strategic decision making.
- Championed company values within the team, promoting adherence to ethical guidelines and standards at all times.
- Attained higher product consistency through the development and enforcement of standardized operating procedures.
- Boosted morale, fostering a positive work environment through open communication and supportive leadership practices.
- Contributed to cost savings initiatives by identifying areas for improvement within production processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, resulting in increased productivity levels.
- Mitigated safety hazards by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary precautions.
- Implemented quality control measures, significantly reducing the number of defective products produced.
- Guided employees toward professional growth opportunities, encouraging ongoing skill development and career progression within the organization.
- Determined maintenance requirements and assigned repairs to qualified employees.
- Spearheaded process improvement initiatives that led to reduced lead times for customer orders.
- Streamlined communication channels between departments in order to facilitate information flow and enhance collaboration.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring minimal downtime due to machine malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Played a key role in new product launches, overseeing the smooth integration into existing production lines.
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Reduced waste through careful inventory management and optimal resource allocation.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Repaired equipment to keep jobs moving smoothly, informing maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fortis College
555E. Alex Bell Rd, Centerville, OH, 4545908-2023
Skills
- Patient record maintenance
- Dental material handling
- Impression taking skills
- Sterilization techniques
- Fluoride treatments
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Appointment scheduling
- Instrument sterilization
- X-ray processing
- Medical history review
- Sealant application
- Special needs patients
- Digital radiography
- Restorative assistance
- Orthodontic support
- Impression taking
- Patient comfort
- Dental charting
- Treatment Planning
- Nitrous oxide administration
- Teamwork
- Instrument tray preparation
- Disinfection and sterilization
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Infection control proficiency
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Full mouth radiographs
- Multitasking Abilities
- Dental staff support
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication
- Emergency dental care
- Patient recordkeeping
- CPR/AED
- Detail-oriented
- Preliminary impressions
- Dental assistant
- Patient flow management
- Autoclave operation
- Records management
- Restorative dentistry
- Treatment room setup
- Crown and bridge construction
Certification
- Dental Assistant, DA - 9-2023 4-2026
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Meadow Bridge Dental
02.2026 - 04.2026
Dental Assistant
Bright Now Dental
05.2023 - 11.2025
Forklift Operator
DHL Supply Chain
06.2022 - 08.2023
Forklift Operator
Crocs Distribution
06.2022 - 05.2023
Product Production/ Team Lead/ Quality, QA
Miricle Corp/ Bright Pet
03.2016 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Fortis College