Lilly Sun
La Grange
Summary
Experienced in providing chair-side assistance during dental procedures, demonstrating effective communication and patient care skills. Responsibilities included sterilizing instruments, preparing dental materials, and educating patients on oral hygiene techniques. Maintained accurate records of treatments and ensured cleanliness of treatment rooms to support efficient patient flow. Proficient in digital X-ray technology and infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and organized clinical environment.
current nursing program student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options.
Overview
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Work History
Dental Assistant
Mortenson Family Dental
La Grange
01.2018 - 04.2018
- 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.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
Education
Comprehensive Dental Assisting Certificate - Dental Clinic Procedures, Dental Radiography
MedQuest College
Louisville, KY04-2018
Skills
- Dental radiography
- Patient education
- Dental materials preparation
- Effective communication
- Patient care
- Dental procedure preparation
- Chairside assistance
- Electronic charting
- Surgical setup
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- First aid training
- Patient schedule management
- Instrument preparation
Languages
Mandarin
Professional
Certification
- Dental Assistant
- Radiation Safety & Technique
Accomplishments
- Academic Honors 2018
- Dean’s list spring 2026
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Mortenson Family Dental
01.2018 - 04.2018
Comprehensive Dental Assisting Certificate - Dental Clinic Procedures, Dental Radiography
MedQuest College