I am a Expanded Duties Dental Assistant, I have been in dentistry for 14 years now. I am looking to further my education in dentistry by attending dental school.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Rockcastle Regional Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Participated in community outreach programs, educating public on importance of dental health.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Dental Assistant
Cumberland Dental
03.2012 - 02.2021
Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Participated in community outreach programs, educating public on importance of dental health.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
05-2026
Associate of Science -
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY
12-2024
Skills
Restorative procedures
Inventory management
Dental terminology
Infection control procedures
Oral X-rays
Certification
*Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Shadowing time for dentistry
I have worked in dentistry for 14 years now, I have recently did more shadowing time at Lake Pointe Dental Care under Dr. Jayme, also at London Dental Center of Excellence under Dr. Binder.