Xavier Shannon
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Dental Assistant with hands-on experience in chairside support, instrument sterilization, and dental radiography. Recognized for patient communication, teamwork, and attention to detail while helping deliver safe, efficient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
UNMC College of Dentistry
10.2026 - Current
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
Dental Assistant
Lincoln VA
10.2025 - 10.2026
- Supported impression taking, suctioning, and restorative procedures with reliable clinical assistance.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care, oral hygiene, and procedure expectations.
- Managed appointment scheduling, recall follow-ups, and front-office patient coordination.
- Monitored inventory levels and replenished dental supplies to support continuous operations.
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
03.2023 - 10.2025
- Prepared treatment rooms with sterilized instruments, necessary supplies, and infection control protocols.
- Assisted dentists during procedures, maintaining efficient chairside support and patient comfort.
- Captured digital radiographs and intraoral images for accurate treatment planning.
- Documented patient records, charted findings, and updated clinical information with precision.
Education
Dental Assistant - DENTAL ASSISTANTING
Concorde Career College
Southaven, MS03-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bryan Health College
Lincoln, NE05-2030
Skills
- Chairside assistance
- Dental impressions
- Digital X-ray proficiencyyyy
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Patient comfort
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Dental charting
- Taking and recording vital signs
- Scheduling and patient communication
- Patient scheduling
- Infection control
Timeline
Dental Assistant
UNMC College of Dentistry
10.2026 - Current
Dental Assistant
Lincoln VA
10.2025 - 10.2026
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
03.2023 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bryan Health College
Dental Assistant - DENTAL ASSISTANTING
Concorde Career College