Zurye Williams-Martin
Alpharetta,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly trained Dental Assistant with experience providing comprehensive dental care in a fast-paced U.S. Air Force clinical environment. Skilled in chairside assisting, infection control, patient care, and dental readiness operations. Proven ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining strict compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and military medical standards. Seeking to leverage military dental experience in a civilian dental practice.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
Anchorage, AK
06.2025 - 12.2026
- Assisted Air Force dentists with a wide range of procedures including restorations, extractions, crowns, root canals, and preventive care for active-duty personnel.
- Prepared treatment rooms and patients for dental procedures, ensuring proper instrument setup and strict adherence to infection control protocols.
- Performed dental radiographs in accordance with Air Force and state guidelines, maintaining accurate and compliant patient records.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene, post-operative care, and preventive dental practices to improve overall dental readiness.
- Managed sterilization of dental instruments using autoclaves and monitored biological indicators to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained electronic dental records and ensured confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and military regulations.
- Supported dental readiness programs, helping maintain deployable status for service members.
- Assisted in inventory control and ordering of dental supplies, ensuring uninterrupted clinic operations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Infection control
- Dental radiography
- Patient education
- Customer service
- Dental software management
Accomplishments
- Honor graduate in my assisting class
- never got any grade below a 95
Timeline
Dental Assistant
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
06.2025 - 12.2026
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Community College of The Air Force