Aniyah Smith
Avondale
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with extensive experience Downtown Smiles, excelling in patient record management and dental radiography. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and streamline procedures through effective communication and chairside assistance. Committed team player with a strong focus on maintaining high standards of sterilization and patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Toothio
Avondale
12.2024 - Current
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Dental Assistant
Downtown Smiles
Phoenix
12.2022 - Current
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westview High School
Avondale, AZ07-2020
Skills
- Patient record management
- Dental radiography
- Instrument sterilization
- Chairside assistance
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Team Player
- Effective Listener
- Fast Learner
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Toothio
12.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Downtown Smiles
12.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Westview High School