Dear Human Resources:
I am responding to your advertisement regarding the Dental Assistant
position. Please regard this letter as my formal application. Enclosed is
my resume showing my education, experience, and background.
I have over 6 years experience in the medical-dental field, and 2 years
experience as a laboratory technician.
Throughout my dental assistant career I have earned recognition as employee
of the month, and trained other dental assistants in specific procedural
techniques to assure proper medical treatment for the office clientele. I
enjoyed working with the public, as well as demonstrating the dental
products sold in the office, and educating patients on the products uses. I
believe I would excel as a dental assistant because I truly find dental
field fascinating and working with the clients rewarding. My laboratory
background offers an advantage in understanding the requirements of the
dental professionals and the expectations of the patients.
I am available for an interview at a mutually convenient time. Thank you
for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Antonio Simmons
Encl.
Antonio M. Simmons
2015 W. Cactus Rd. # 113?Phoenix, AZ 85209? 313-***-****
***********@*****.***
Objective
To obtain long term employment with a well established organization where I
may fully utilize my skills and abilities.
Employment Skills
Beginner knowledge of computer software, moderate navigational knowledge of
the internet, and typing ability is 30 WPM. Assertive, self-motivated, goal-
oriented, organized and efficient employee. A flexible, cooperative hard-
worker, reliable team player, and good morale builder. During previous
employment as a dental assistant I assisted in performing four-handed
dentistry, root canals, surgical extractions, bleaching treatments, and lab
work. Dental instruments were professionally cleaned and sterilized.
Efficiently utilized the x-ray machine to ascertain dental x-rays for the
dentist. Competently developed and mounted x-ray films. Proficiently
assisted with the inventory of dental supplies and equipment of the dental
office.
Experience
Dental Assistant, Gentle Dental Corporation, Detroit, MI
06/07-01/08
Dental Assistant, Powell Dental Associates, Detroit, MI
08/06-02/07
Dental Assistant, Great Expressions Corporation, Detroit, MI
07/03-05/04
Dental Assistant, Irwin Goodwin DDS., Detroit, MI 01/03-
07/03
Dental Technician, United States Navy, Detroit, MI 01/00-11/02
Education
United States Navy
Wichita Falls, TX
Certification in Dental Assisting
04/00-07/00
Laura F. Osborn High School
Detroit, MI High School Diploma
1997-2000
Professional and personal references available upon request