Akil Shanks
Pacoima
Summary
I'm a professional with a strong background in dentistry built from my time as an assistant to when I started practicing hygiene. These past years have been the most humbling and character building thus far. Due to my start in dentistry I have an strong understanding of the importance of teamwork and positivity. In addition I have done a great deal of travel work during my time practicing working with offices as far south as San Diego and far north as Ventura. I've even had the opportunity to work for a mobile travel clinic for SpaceX! For these extremely exciting and unique opportunities I am grateful to have seen the various different approaches to dentistry and this has made me very adaptive and capable to fit into any environment, and always do my best work. Please feel free to contact me directly through email or my phone number listed if you think I would be a good fit for you on either a temporary or permanent basis. Thank you!
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parks and Recreation Employee
City of Los Angeles
05.2017 - 01.2023
- Participated in long-term planning efforts to improve park infrastructure, accessibility, and overall visitor satisfaction.
- Preserved natural resources within the park by enforcing regulations and educating visitors on proper practices.
- Monitored water quality in lakes or pools used for recreational activities so that it met appropriate health standards.
Dental Assistant
ABC Kids Dental
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
West Coast University- Orange County
Orange, CA07-2023
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
West Coast University-Orange County
Orange, CA04-2022
Dental Assisting Certification - Dental Assisting
UEI College
Encino, CA06-2019
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Itero Scans
- Taking Radiographic images
- Intra & Extra Oral Photos
- Laser Certified
- Nitrous Certified
- Proficient in administering local anesthesia
- Scaling and Root Planing
- Excellent chairside manner & patient education
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Dental Assisting Certification (DA)
- Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) - American Dental Association.
- Laser Debridement Certification – Academy of Laser Dentistry.
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation Certification - CA Board of Dentistry.
- Local Anesthesia Certification - CA Board of Dentistry.
- Infection Control Certificate – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Timeline
Dental Assistant
ABC Kids Dental
06.2019 - 07.2021
Parks and Recreation Employee
City of Los Angeles
05.2017 - 01.2023
Master of Science - Public Health
West Coast University- Orange County
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
West Coast University-Orange County
Dental Assisting Certification - Dental Assisting
UEI College
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