Allie Terry
Science Hill
Summary
Compassionate Dental Hygiene Assistant and Dental assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient preparation, equipment sterilization, and dental procedure assistance. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring smooth operation of dental practices and positive patient experiences.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Branscum Dental
Nancy
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted dental hygienists in providing patient care and treatment support.
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary tools and equipment for procedures.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care techniques.
- Managed patient records and updated information in dental software systems.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient follow-ups efficiently.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained a clean, organized work environment.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures such as prophylaxis, sealants, restorations, and periodontal scaling.
- Cleaned and disinfected surfaces in operatories between patients.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
Dental Assistant
Children’s Dentistry
Somerset
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Assisted dentists during examinations and treatments for pediatric patients.
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary tools and materials for procedures.
- Educated children and parents on oral hygiene practices and care routines.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance patient comfort and experience.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Education
Pulaski County High School
Somerset, KentuckySkills
- Chairside assistance
- Digital radiography
- Appointment scheduling
- Dental terminology
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Patient comfort
- Fluoride treatments
- Teeth cleaning
- Pediatric dentistry
- Dental charting
- Restorative assistance
- Sealant application
- Instrument sterilization
- Oral hygiene instruction
- X-ray processing
- Treatment Planning
- Dental prophylaxis
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Dentrix practice management software
Certification
- CPR
- Coronal Polishing
- Radiography
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Branscum Dental
03.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Children’s Dentistry
08.2023 - 04.2025
Pulaski County High School