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Hattie Thomas

Downey

Summary

Experienced and compassionate Dental Assistant with over 10 years of hands-on experience in general dentistry, orthodontics, and community dental settings. Strong background in chairside assisting, digital radiography, infection control, and patient education. Known for maintaining OSHA compliance, supporting efficient clinical workflows, and delivering excellent patient care.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

ADHP Inc.
06.2025 - Current
  • Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures, perform digital radiography, prepare and maintain operatories, and ensure proper sterilization of instruments and equipment.

Dental Assistant

A. Taylor DDS
Los Angeles, CA
01.2018 - 04.2024
  • Assisted dentists with exams, fillings, and extractions.
  • Maintained strict OSHA-compliant infection control standards.
  • Supported front office operations including scheduling and patient intake.

Dental Assistant

New Image Dental
Inglewood, CA
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Supported orthodontic procedures including braces adjustments and impressions.
  • Educated patients on proper appliance care and oral hygiene while maintaining sterile treatment areas.

Dental Assistant (Training Program)

UCLA School of Dentistry
09.2016 - 07.2017
  • Assisted dental students and faculty during clinical procedures and prepared exam rooms and instruments.

Volunteer Dental Assistant

M.E.N.D.
Pacoima, CA
01.2016 - 08.2016
  • Provided support to underserved patients, assisted with exams and cleanings, and delivered post-treatment education.

Dental Assistant

Crenshaw Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Performed chairside assisting, took radiographs, educated patients, and maintained sterilization standards.

Education

Dental Assisting Diploma -

American Career College
Los Angeles, CA
01.2013

High School Diploma -

LHS
Los Angeles, CA
01.2007

Skills

  • Chairside Assisting
  • Digital X-Rays
  • Infection Control & OSHA Compliance
  • Sterilization & Equipment Maintenance
  • Patient Education
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Insurance Verification
  • Dentrix
  • Eaglesoft
  • Treatment room setup

Certification

  • CPR & First Aid, American Red Cross, 2024
  • Radiation Health & Safety, Dental Board, 2013
  • Infection Control, Dental Board, 2025
  • Coronal Polishing, Dental Board

Timeline

Dental Assistant

ADHP Inc.
06.2025 - Current

Dental Assistant

A. Taylor DDS
01.2018 - 04.2024

Dental Assistant

New Image Dental
08.2017 - 05.2018

Dental Assistant (Training Program)

UCLA School of Dentistry
09.2016 - 07.2017

Volunteer Dental Assistant

M.E.N.D.
01.2016 - 08.2016

Dental Assistant

Crenshaw Medical Center
01.2013 - 12.2015

High School Diploma -

LHS

Dental Assisting Diploma -

American Career College
Hattie Thomas