Dental Assistant A Team
Resume:
Alayna VanAcker
OBJECTIVE
My goal is to be a part of a productive team. I want to work in a positive environment where I can make a difference. Making someone feel better about their appearance or relieving their pain makes every working day a good day.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
My skills include:
Assisting patients
Scheduling appointments
Radiology certified
Sterilization of instruments
Lab experience (dentures)
Professional phone etiquette
CPR certified (renewed 9/23/2023)
Filing charts
Ability to multitask
Mastering specialized software
Sanitizing operatories
Flexible personality
Gum graphs, CT graphs, IV sedation
Collecting and recording fees
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
A sensitive and caring nature
Works well under pressure
Adept organizational skills and the ability to perform a variety of tasks at once
Fillings
Adjusting dentures and partials
Fitting of crowns.
Impressions
Scans for crowns
Familiar with various Implant systems (Nobel, Straumann 3i, Zimmer, Biohorizon, Neodent)
Trained in Conscious Sedation
Knowledgeable in full mouth extractions, difficult wisdom tooth removal, connective tissue grafts, reconstructive/cosmetic surgeries etc.
WORK HISTORY (2010-2021)
Dental Assistant - Penrose Dental Clinic (2011 – present - as needed)
I learned all aspects of the business, from chairside assisting, to answering phones, making and confirming appointments, to collecting patient fees (see skills below for a complete list).
CB Periodontics (March 2024 - April 2025)
Dr. Cochran & Dr. Erin Jorgensen
Assisted with gum graphs, CT graphs, IV sedation
Peak Dental Services (April 2022 – March 2023)
Location: Stetson Hills Dental - Dr. Rahul BatraLocation: South Springs Dental - Dr. Hanah Libby, Dr. Frazier
Location: Colorado Dental Group – Dr. Kajsa Novembre, Dr. Scott Frederick
Performed all EDDA functions and duties.
Rocky Mountain Dental (July 2021 – March 2022)
I was an EDDA. I worked alongside the Dr. conducting general dental procedures.
Affordable Dentures and Implants (November 2020-June 2021)
I worked with the adjustment and process aspect of making dentures, ranging from the first preliminary impression to the final adjustments on the denture. This job prioritized oral surgery and Implants for crowns and dentures. This practice specifically did oral surgery, implants, impressions, dental fabrication, and denture delivery and adjustment. I am an EDDA but that was not the focus of this job
EDDA Dental Assistant - Integrity Dental (June 2019 – November 2020)
I worked at a high-volume dental clinic which won Best of Pueblo in 2019. I work chair side and have specialized lab experience with dentures. I also did amalgam and composite fillings on posterior and anterior teeth. (see skills below for a complete list).
EDDA Dental Assistant - Florence Family Dentistry (March 2016 – May 2019)
I was employed at this practice four days a week as an EDDA Dental Assistant. I worked chairside with patients and have training as a receptionist. I have experience with scheduling appointments, answering phones calls, checking patients in and out, and filing charts (see skills below for a complete list).
EDUCATION
Cosmetology Degree (2014) - Intellitec – Pueblo
Forensic Psychology – CSU Pueblo (2016 –2019)
I have received credits up to an Associate in Psychology. I am not currently enrolled but may take evening or online classes aimed towards a bachelor’s degree in the future.
3940 Harmony
CO Springs, CO 80917
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REFERENCES
Amber Villaral Office Manager - Stetson Hills – 719-***-****
Mona – Practice Manager – Colorado Dental Group 719-***-****
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