Chandra Huckson
Corunna,ON
Summary
Experienced dental assistant with a passion for providing exceptional patient care and promoting oral health.
Skilled in dental radiography, chairside assistance, and patient education.
Demonstrated excellent communication and attention to detail, contributing to increased patient satisfaction.
Committed to lifelong learning and passionate about making a difference in the lifes of patients.
Ready to join a dynamic dental team and contribute to their mission of accessible and integrated oral Healthcare services.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Temporary Dental Assistant
Family Dental
Sarnia, ON
04.2023 - Current
- 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.
Primary Dental Assistant
Dr. Vanessa Curran
Sarnia, ON
12.2014 - Current
- 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.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for numerous procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Improved dental procedure outcomes with accurate preparation of filling and crown materials.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
- Improved patient care with meticulous attention to instrument sterilization and preparation.
- Increased office efficiency by maintaining patient records with up-to-date information.
- Contributed to clinic's reputation for excellence by consistently receiving positive patient feedback.
- Enhanced patient rapport by consistently delivering compassionate and professional care.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Dental Lab Technician
Gem Lab
Sarnia, ON
08.2009 - 07.2011
- Reduced turnaround time for dental appliances through effective time management and organization skills.
- Collaborated with dentists to create accurate and customized dental restorations for patients.
- Maintained a clean and organized laboratory workspace to uphold safety regulations and promote productivity.
- Completed detailed models of patients' mouths to create accurate devices.
- Verified appliance conformance with specifications and accuracy of occlusion using micrometers, articulators, and other tools.
- Read prescriptions and specifications and examined models and impressions in order to determine design of dental products to be constructed.
- Prepared wax bite-blocks and impression trays for use.
- Implemented digital dentistry techniques, increasing accuracy in dental restorations production process.
- Built and shaped artificial gums to achieve snug, comfortable fit in patient's mouth.
- Placed tooth models on apparatus mimicking bites and movement of patients' jaw to evaluate functionality of models.
- Adhered to specifications to craft well-fitting appliances.
- Completed extensive wear tests to assess designs for long-term durability.
- Assisted functionality of completed models with help of apparatus mimicking human bite and adjusted devices to enhance performance.
- Fabricated custom dental appliances such as nightguards, essix retainers and dentures with precision craftsmanship.
- Built and shaped wax teeth for patient replacements after reading and double-checking prescriptions and patient needs.
Dental Assistant Student
Dr. John Roman
Sarnia, ON
03.2001 - 05.2001
- Improved patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices for dental assisting.
- Increased patient retention rates by creating a welcoming and professional environment in the dental office.
- Promoted preventive dentistry through educational materials distribution within the waiting room area.
Education
Dental Assisting Diploma -
Southwestern Medix
London, ON05.2001
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental Radiography
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- Infection control proficiency
- First Aid Training
- Inventory Management
- Knowledgeable in Live DDM
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Relations
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Restorative Dentistry
- Pediatric dental care
- Relationship Building
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
HARP certified
Timeline
Temporary Dental Assistant
Family Dental
04.2023 - Current
Primary Dental Assistant
Dr. Vanessa Curran
12.2014 - Current
Dental Lab Technician
Gem Lab
08.2009 - 07.2011
Dental Assistant Student
Dr. John Roman
03.2001 - 05.2001
Dental Assisting Diploma -
Southwestern Medix