Pursued opportunities to leverage and expand expertise in dental practices within a dynamic dental establishment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Bogart Dental
Newmarket, ON
09.2025 - Current
Assisted with patient preparations and comfort during dental procedures.
Sterilized and organized dental instruments to maintain clinical efficiency.
Supported dentists in administering treatments and managing patient records.
Educated patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene practices.
Collaborated with team members to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Dental Assistant
Greenlane Dental
Newmarket, ON
09.2024 - 09.2025
Scheduled appointments and managed patient flow for optimal clinic operations.
Adapted quickly to new tools and technologies in a fast-paced environment.
Enhanced patient experience through effective communication and empathetic support.
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 Number 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.
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.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Henry Street High School
Intra-Oral Dental Assisting Levels I & II - undefined
Oxford College of Arts, Business, and Technology
Skills
Standard First Aid and BLS Certification
IPAC Certification
Asepsis Procedures
Knowledge of dental procedures and tray set-up
HARP Certification / Radiology Education
Extensive education in preventative dentistry
Knowledge of proper handling of contaminated instruments and instrument sterilization
Able to teach patients oral hygiene instruction
Fluoride treatment / Sealant treatment
Education on composite fillings
Laboratory procedures – alginate impressions, trimming of dental models
Step-by-step assistance with root canal procedures
Familiar with Open Dental software
Ability to work cooperatively and lead a team in a high-pressure environment
Seeks answers when necessary to provide excellent service
Accepts constructive criticism positively and follows directions
Works well with others and supports team decisions
Adheres to organizational rules, policies, and procedures
Familiar with Itero-scan for Invisalign
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Bogart Dental
09.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Greenlane Dental
09.2024 - 09.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Henry Street High School
Intra-Oral Dental Assisting Levels I & II - undefined