Brenda Stevens
470-***-**** · *****************@*****.***
Experienced and certified Expanded Functions Dental Assistant with over 30 years in general dentistry, oral surgery, and prosthodontics. Skilled in digital imaging, modern dental technologies, and administrative support. Seeking to bring extensive expertise, reliability, and professionalism to a forward-thinking dental practice.
Clinical Skills
Restorative Procedures
• Crown, bridge, and veneer
• Resin fillings
• Root canals (Wave One)
• Removable prosthodontics
• Temporary crown and bridge fabrication
• Packing and retraction cord
Surgical Procedures
• Extractions
• Bone grafting and implants
• PRP preparation via centrifuge
Preventive & Diagnostic Procedures
• Pit and fissure sealant placement
• Alginate impressions for diagnostic casts, trays, and guards
• Application of liners, bases, varnishes, and desensitizers
• Intraoral photography
Patient Care & Chairside Support
• IV sedation assistance
• Nitrous oxide titration and monitoring
• Four-handed dentistry
• Sterile technique and instrument sterilization
• Adherence to PPE and safety protocols
Technology & Equipment
• Digital radiographs (DEXIS, Gendex, Schick)
• Panoramic and CBCT imaging
• CAD/CAM systems (iTero Element, Planmeca Emerald S)
• Laser dentistry (Biolase, Sirona, Solea)
Administrative & Office Skills
• Dental software (Easy Dental, PracticeWorks, Eaglesoft, Dentrix)
• Insurance verification and treatment planning
• Appointment scheduling and patient checkout
• Inventory management and ordering
• Handling all incoming/outgoing lab cases
• Experience with Microsoft Office
Certifications
• Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)
• Digital Radiography Certification
• OSHA Compliance Certified
• CPR Certified
Work History
Gateway Dental and Implant Center
Lead Dental Assistant
Bethlehem, GA February 2022 – Present
Dental Care of Braselton
Dental Assistant
Braselton, GA March 2017 – February 2020
Suwanee Dental Care
Dental Assistant
Suwanee, GA February 2014 – July 2016
Dr. Jimmy Balkom, DDS
Lead Dental Assistant
Snellville, GA August 2006 – February 2014
Tralongo, Tucker, Boyd & Jordan
Dental Assistant
Lawrenceville, GA August 2002 – November 2003
Dr. Richard Sepmeyer, DDS
Dental Assistant
Lilburn, GA July 2001 – July 2002
Dr. Andrea Garmon, DDS
Lead Dental Assistant
Lawrenceville, GA May 1997 – October 1999
Dr. John Leavitt, DDS
Dental Assistant
Lawrenceville, GA September 1989 – April 1996
Professional References
Dr. Marlon Brown, DDS
Current Dentist – Dacula, GA
Juani Fernandez
Current Office Manager – Monroe, GA
Christina Perkins
Former Office Hygienist – Braselton, GA