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John Doe

Summary

  • Licensed Dental Assistant with 5+ years of experience in both general and specialized dental practices. Skilled in chairside assistance, dental radiography, and patient care coordination. Proven track record of improving practice efficiency and maintaining excellent patient satisfaction. Bilingual in English and Spanish with strong communication skills.

Experience

  • Lead Dental Assistant

    Bright Smile Dental Group

    March 2021 - Present, Los Angeles, CA

    • Supervise team of 4 dental assistants and coordinate daily operations for 3 dentists

    • Assist in complex procedures including implants, root canals, and oral surgery

    • Maintain 99% accuracy in dental charting and documentation using Dentrix software

    • Reduced patient wait times by 25% through improved scheduling and preparation protocols

  • Dental Assistant

    Pacific Orthodontics

    June 2019 - February 2021, Santa Monica, CA

    • Assisted orthodontist in bracket placement, wire changes, and adjustments

    • Performed digital impressions using iTero scanner with 98% accuracy rate

    • Educated patients on oral hygiene and orthodontic appliance maintenance

    • Managed inventory and ordered supplies for 2 office locations

  • Dental Assistant

    Family Dental Care

    January 2018 - May 2019, Los Angeles, CA

    • Provided chairside assistance for general dentistry procedures

    • Took and developed digital radiographs following proper safety protocols

    • Sterilized instruments and maintained infection control standards

    • Prepared treatment rooms and handled patient turnover efficiently

Education

  • Associate of Science in Dental Assisting

    Pasadena City College • Pasadena, CA • August 2016 - December 2017 • 3.9 GPA

    • Dean's List all semesters

    • President of Student Dental Assistant Association

    • Completed 300+ hours of clinical practice

Certifications

  • Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

    Dental Board of California • 2025

    • Licensed to perform all dental assisting duties in California.

  • X-ray License

    California Department of Public Health • 2025

    • Certified to perform dental radiographic procedures.

  • CPR/BLS Certification

    American Heart Association • 2024

    • Current certification in basic life support for healthcare providers.

Involvement

  • Member

    American Dental Assistants Association • January 2018 - Present

    • Participate in continuing education courses and professional development workshops

    • Attend monthly chapter meetings and annual conferences

  • Volunteer

    Community Dental Clinic • March 2019 - Present

    • Provide dental assistance at free community clinics quarterly

    • Participate in oral health education programs at local schools

Details

john.doe@gmail.com+1 310 555 7890
Los Angeles, California, USA
in/johndoe/

Skills

  • Chairside Assistance

  • Digital Radiography

  • Dental Charting

  • Infection Control

  • Patient Education

  • Dentrix Software

  • iTero Scanner

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)

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