Savanna Baker
Compton
Summary
Highly motivated and meticulous individual with proven ability to maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, as well as assist dentists in all aspects of patient oral care. Skilled in performing preventive and restorative dental treatments, digital x-rays, and lab work. Experienced in dental office software and patient record keeping, with a commitment to excellent customer service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
PhD Dental
Lynwood, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Prepared treatment rooms by ensuring all necessary instruments and supplies were ready.
- Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated follow-up visits to enhance patient care.
- Educated patients about post-treatment care instructions to promote optimal healing.
- Monitored patient comfort during procedures, providing support and reassurance as needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Lead Dental Assistant
Pearly Smiles Pediatrics
Torrance, CA
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Trained new team members on proper sterilization techniques and infection control protocols.
- Organized work area at the end of each day ensuring cleanliness of exam rooms, counters and floors.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies to ensure that all materials were available when needed.
- Assisted with frenectomies, dental sealants, crown deliveries, and sedation. As well as all maintenance for all Equipment in the office.
- Presented at multiple preschools, farmers markets, and daycares teaching little ones on preventive care and oral hygiene.
- Utilized digital radiography technology to capture intraoral images for diagnosis purposes.
- Developed positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
Dental Assistant
Noble Dental Care
Bellflower, CA
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted dentists in providing quality dental care to patients, including taking and developing x-rays, charting teeth, preparing materials, and cleaning instruments.
- Sterilized and disinfected instruments and treatment rooms.
Dental Assistant Intern
Beautiful Smiles Dental Care
Long Beach, CA
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Learned front and back office duties.
Dental Assistant Intern
Redondo Beach Dental
Redondo Beach, CA
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted in dental procedures as the only assistant in back office.
Education
Dental Assistant certification - Dental Assisting
UEI
Gardena10.2023
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Team collaboration
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Infection control proficiency
Timeline
Dental Assistant
PhD Dental
08.2025 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
Pearly Smiles Pediatrics
07.2024 - 12.2024
Dental Assistant
Noble Dental Care
02.2024 - 05.2024
Dental Assistant Intern
Beautiful Smiles Dental Care
10.2023 - 01.2024
Dental Assistant Intern
Redondo Beach Dental
08.2023 - 10.2023
Dental Assistant certification - Dental Assisting
UEI