Dental Assistant A Part

Zanavia Clark

Dental Assistant

PROFILE

As a highly motivated professional, obtaining a position allowing me to be a part of a cohesive and productive team is my initial goal. While utilizing the skills I’ve acquired during my 30+ years in the field of dentistry I consistently strive to maintain a positive impact with my patients and my direct team.

EXPERIENCE

Responsibilities: To be the best I can be while managing the clinical aspect when assisting. Assisting duties include:

• Gathering relevant information required to assess patient needs

• Charting

• Taking radiographs and necessary IO photos

• Anticipating the Doctor’s needs related to required treatment

• Treatment plan presentation

• Assisting with general dentistry

• Crown and bridge, including digital scanning

• Fabricating temporaries in a timely manner

• Oral surgery

• Prosthetic procedures

• Ortho, including Invisalign

• Sterilization

• Adhering to OSHA guidelines

• Setup and clean up

• Stocking operators

• Maintaining and managing the patient and clinical environment Dental Assistant, Kierland Dental Studio — September 2023-Present Dental Assistant, On Pointe Dentistry — October 2020-May 2021 Dental Assistant, Open Wide Dental — May 2016-May 2020

Endo Assistant, Southwest Dental — September 2009-July 2010 Dental Assistant, Crowns Only Dental — May 2009-August 2009 Dental Assistant/Instructor, Surprise Dental & Denture—July 2007-May 2009

CERTIFICATION

X-Ray Certification

CRP

Invisalign

SKILLS

-Extensive clinical skills

-Effective communication, critical thinking, and problem solving skills

-Provisional fabrication

-OSHA compliance

-Outstanding organizational skills with attention to detail and strong customer service