Assistant Dental
Resume:
LAURA WALTERS
TELEPHONE: 520-***-**** . E-MAIL: **************@*****.***
SUMMARY_____________________________________________________________________
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? Team player; Comfortable working with many dentists and assistants in a
fast paced clinic
? Very familiar with dental terminology, forms, software and dental
records systems
? Resourceful and able to multi-task with little supervision; Able to
appropriately handle confidential information
? Keen attention to detail with strong organizational skills; Efficient and
professional in handling front desk duties
? Adaptable and personable with patients and employees alike
? Certified Dental assistant, Prophy/Coronal polishing and X-ray certified
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE__________________________________________________________________
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Fort Huachuca DENTAC Fort Huachuca,
AZ February 2010-November 2010
Dental assistant
Contract dental assistant with Central Care Inc.
DOCSTAFF Dental Temp Agency Tucson, AZ
May 2009-February 2010
Dental assistant
For various dentists in Sierra Vista & Tucson, AZ
? Assisted various dentists within Southern AZ
? Highly demanded within the community (On request weekly)
Dental Temp Agency Flagstaff, AZ
April 2008-December 2008
Dental assistant
For various dentists in Northern AZ
? Highly demanded within the community (On request weekly)
? Adapted with many different
offices/equipment/personalities/patients/schedules
? Assisted various dentists in many procedures (Oral Surgery, Endo, Crowns,
Operative, Cosmetic)
? Packed cord and made temporary crowns when necessary
? Independently operated the lab and sterilization rooms
? Assisted dental hygienists
? Assisted with many new patient exams (Charting/Full mouth X-
rays/Pano/Bitewings)
? Poured up models after taking proper impressions (Poly vinyl/Alginate)
Sierra Vista Dental Sierra Vista,
AZ March 2006-March 2008
Head dental assistant/Front office manager
For 3 dentists with a very dynamic schedule
? Managed 4 dental assistants and their monthly schedule
? Assisted 3 dentists in various procedures, lab work, X-rays, and patient
care
? Operated the front office dealing with insurance, patient complaints, and
financing
? Packed cord/made temporary crowns
? Independently had my own Zoom Whitening schedule (Patients scheduled on
the hour with me)
? Poured models after impressions; Made bleach trays when necessary
? In charge of supply management and OSHA regulations
? Assisted with numerous new patient exams and military referrals (Charting
via Dentrix/Full mouth,Pano,Bitewing X-rays)
? Operated the N2O and comforted patients when necessary
Dr. Allen Sundin & Associates Hampton, VA
June 2005-February 2006
Dental Assistant
For 3 pediatric dentists
? Assisted 3 dentists in various pediatric cases (crowns, orthodontics,
impressions, operative, extractions)
? Independently performed child prohpys/polishing, charting, X-rays (Every
30 minutes)
? Assisted in child management with papoose boards and N20
? Active participant in Children's Dental Health Month (Visited over 20
schools)
US Air Force
Misawa AB, Japan August
2001-March 2005
? Assisted over 15 dentists in various procedures and departments (Oral
Surgery, Perio, Ortho, Endo, Pros, Operative, Pedo)
? Head assistant in the residency wing for 1 year (assisted new dental
school graduates in numerous procedures)
? Dental prophy trained by military standards
? Provided dental cleanings to all military and dependents (Scaling,
Cavitron, fluoride, polishing, impressions,
X-rays)
?Special qualifications: Pour up alginate models, make bleach trays, pack
cord, make temporary crowns, place
matrix bands of all types, and rubber damn placement
? In charge of central sterilization for one year
? Worked at the front desk daily dealing with patients, records, and
scheduling
? Evaluated as most effective and friendly Airman in quarterly performance
review
? Awarded the Good Conduct Medal, 2003-2004
EDUCATION___________________________________________________________________
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Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ 2008
Completed some dental hygiene prerequisites
University of MD University College(UMUC) Misawa AB, Japan
2003-2005
Some college course work completed
Community College of AF
Collective 2001-2005
Some college coursework completed
USAF Dental tech training
Sheppard AFB, TX 2001
Completed 6 month training course in dental assisting and radiology
Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
1997-2000
Completed 3 years towards a bachelors degree in Communications
TECHNICAL
SKILLS______________________________________________________________________
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Eagle Soft and Dentrix trained, X-ray certified (digital and manual),
Coronal Polishing certified(USAF), C.D.A(USAF), PC/MAC literate, MS Office
(Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Typing/Dictation 75 wpm, Very
familiar with military/dental records and software systems.
REFERENCES ENCLOSED
REFERENCES
Dr. Jesse Jacobs, DMD
Reference type: Professional
Northern AZ Dental Staffing
Reference Type: Professional
Mabel Walters
Reference type: Personal
Dr. Jared Haws, DDS
Ms. Bonnie
Reference type: Professional
Dr. Michael Levitt, DDS
Reference type: Professional
Lt. Colonel Eric Walters
Reference type: Personal
Linda Ann
Reference type: Personal
Dr. Allen Sundin, DDS
Ms. Lisa Foster
Reference type: Professional
Lt. Colonel Kurt Schneider
Reference type: Personal
DOCSTAFF Staffing Agency
Kristy/Owner
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Reference type: Professional
Dr. Niraj Patel, DDS
Reference type: Professional
Monica Wesaw
Reference type: Professional
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