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Michaela Beamish

Coquitlam,Canada

Summary

Professional and eager Certified Dental Assistant with proven fluency in the field of general dentistry and additional further study obtaining Orthodontic qualifications. With over 11 years of experience working in a clinical setting - supporting dental procedures, and interfacing with clients to provide an educational and enjoyable experience, I am excited at the prospect of moving beyond my clinical role into the position as a Digital Adoption Specialist.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Dental Assistant

NeWest Smile Dental
04.2017 - Current
  • Support dentists during surgical and restorative procedures as well as coordination of Invisalign treatment/planning.
  • Became highly competent in Itero scanner use and features.
  • Exercise ability to adapt to every situational need - to evaluate and determine priorities in the moment. Effectively managing dentists time to accommodate patients and complete tasks, all while maintaining calm and composure.
  • Responsible for ordering/stocking supplies within an allotted budget.
  • Regularly complimented on my bed side manor and ability to work within a team.
  • Comfortable working independently on tasks/procedures.
  • Sanitized instruments and operatories for a clean dental office setting and patient/staff safety.
  • Being caring and empathetic towards patients with high anxiety and phobia. Adapted procedures to the requirements of patients with special needs.
  • Kept up with industry standards through continuing education.
  • Designated Safety Officer- responsible for keeping first aid kit up to date and making sure safety protocols are met.

CDA

Suterbrook Dental
06.2016 - 04.2017

Covered mat leave position as full time CDA

Worked with Invisalign products under a Diamond Provider Dentist, also worked with traditional brackets/wire braces.

CDA

PocoSmiles
06.2015 - 06.2016

Covered mat leave position as full time CDA

CDA

Dr Glen Momotani Inc
08.2014 - 06.2015

CDA

Inspire Dental Group
02.2014 - 08.2015

Began working with Invisalign products.

Sales Associate

Westwood Wines
12.2009 - 12.2010

Worked in a sales position at a VQA wine store.

Reception

Montship Inc.

Reception

Open Road Lexus

Education

Orthodontic Module - Continuing Dental Education

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
04.2022

Certified Dental Assisting Program

Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC
06.2012

Dogwood Diploma/Archbishop Carney Graduate Diploma - Second Honours

Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary School
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
06.2007

Skills

  • Calm under pressure
  • Highly inquisitive and intuitive
  • Works well in a team
  • Excellent communicator
  • Typing 55 WPM average
  • Logical
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent at multitasking

Certification

Basic Life Support (HCP) Certificate with Canadian Red Cross


BCCOHP active certification as CDA


UBC Orthodontic Module for Certified Dental Assistants


Active BC drivers license, record in good standing

Timeline

Certified Dental Assistant

NeWest Smile Dental
04.2017 - Current

CDA

Suterbrook Dental
06.2016 - 04.2017

CDA

PocoSmiles
06.2015 - 06.2016

CDA

Dr Glen Momotani Inc
08.2014 - 06.2015

CDA

Inspire Dental Group
02.2014 - 08.2015

Sales Associate

Westwood Wines
12.2009 - 12.2010

Basic Life Support (HCP) Certificate with Canadian Red Cross


BCCOHP active certification as CDA


UBC Orthodontic Module for Certified Dental Assistants


Active BC drivers license, record in good standing

Reception

Montship Inc.

Reception

Open Road Lexus

Orthodontic Module - Continuing Dental Education

University of British Columbia

Certified Dental Assisting Program

Vancouver Community College

Dogwood Diploma/Archbishop Carney Graduate Diploma - Second Honours

Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary School
Michaela Beamish