Marisa Ricks
Peoria
Summary
Detail-oriented Dental Assistant skilled in patient care, digital X-ray imaging, and infection control procedures. Committed to enhancing patient experiences through effective communication and precise laboratory techniques.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
PDS Healthcare
Tolleson
10.2023 - 01.2026
- Assisted in patient exams and dental procedures
- Sterilized and organized dental instruments for treatments
- Performed digital X-ray imaging to capture accurate dental diagnostics
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Education
Certificate of Dental Assisting -
Carrington College
Phoenix, AZ05-2023
High School Diploma -
Westpoint High School
Avondale, AZ05-2022
Skills
- Digital X-ray imaging
- Restorative dentistry
- Dental materials preparation
- Infection control procedures
- Patient care
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Laboratory assistive techniques
- Client relationship management
- Effective communication
Timeline
Dental Assistant
PDS Healthcare
10.2023 - 01.2026
Certificate of Dental Assisting -
Carrington College
High School Diploma -
Westpoint High School