• Dynamic Leader who offers a background in Dental Assistance, Management, Externship / Clinical Coordination, Dental Radiology Instruction, Four-Handed Dentistry, and Patient Relations, and contributes an ability to see the big picture while showcasing experience in Oral Surgery, Endodontics, General Dentistry, Pedodontics, Orthodontics, and Oral Medicine specialties, as well as in teaching Dental Radiology, Pharmacology, Dental Anatomy, Dental Materials, General Chairside Assistance, Infection Control, and Dental Radiology Software.
• Top Performer who boasts above-average career results, and can make sound decisions to reflect positively on dental operations in alignment with an employer s vision, value to achieve a significant competitive advantage.
• Excellent Communicator who builds and sustains synergistic relationships with dental professionals, academic administrators, patients, and students, and exhibits strong treatment plan presentation and solid recruitment skills.

  Successfully supported streamlining and marketing of scanning concierge service in the Virginia Beach Hampton Roads area as a Dental Assistant and 3D Scanning Technician (Orthodontic Teledentistry) for the Smile Care Club.

  Increased the number of dental community relationships and increased student employment rates as Externship Coordinator and Dental Assisting Instructor for Centura College, and further delivered instructional seminars to other instructors and created systems to facilitate better time management in accordance with the core curriculum.

  Designed and developed results-focused curriculum, including studies in front reception, Dentrix, and SoftDent.

  Performed chairside assistance with National Dental Boards for clients and Xxxxxx Dental School students.

  Streamlined radiology and externship program as a Dental Radiology Instructor for Quality Dental School of Technology, including additionally sitting on the board of trustees providing both clinical and didactic instruction.

Smile Care Club, Virginia Beach, VA (2016 Present)

Dental Assistant Independent Contractor 3D Scanning Technician Orthodontic Teledentistry

  Capitalize on the opportunity to lead information gathering for orthodontic evaluations for ortho appliances by taking 3D impressions and photographs, including maintaining and uploading patient files to in-network provider.

  Educate patients on orthodontic processes and services while ensuring strict confidentiality and promoting the club s professional image, as well as continually following federal and state OSHA, HIPAA, and board regulations.

Centura College, Norfolk, VA (2014 2015)

Externship Coordinator Dental Assisting Instructor

  Strategically steered clinical and didactic instruction for dental assisting courses (e.g. infection control, radiology, dental specialties, Capstone Academy, medical emergency management, business etiquette, general chairside efforts).

  Expertly prepared new students for Dental Assistant National Board (DANB) certification for entry-level roles.

  Taught students within new or renewal CPR healthcare provider classes using CPR BLS licensure and knowledge.

  Performed as sole externship coordinator responsible for obtaining new contracts and maintaining valuable relationships, including working with dental offices, clinics, and military bases to gain new externship opportunities, as well as researching different demographics for students best chances at succeeding within the dental workplace.

  Directed dental clinic operations in accordance with federal and state guidelines, including scheduling employee clinical rotations for instructors, implementing protocol, and maintaining the college s biohazardous waste program.

  Cost-effectively monitored and managed inventory and ordered supplies to meet and / or exceed academic goals.

  Coordinated and managed community service events, and served on a Student Events Committee to create top events.

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Xxxxxx Dental School University of Medicine & Dentistry, Newark, XXXXXX (2010 2013)

Registered Dental Assistant General & Endodontic Specialty Departments

  Utilized broad scope of industry knowledge and dynamic dental acumen toward working with pre-graduate dental students chairside in a hospital-based setting, as well as performing in an endodontics chairside role instructing students how to use four-handed dentistry and comprehensively maintaining clinic and inventory management.

  Rotated in various areas, including oral medicine, maxillofacial and oral surgery, prosthodontics, and pedodontics.

  Led hospital-based training for the sterilization of dental instruments for efficient workflow within the clinic.

  Actively delivered high-quality front desk coverage for patient scheduling and / or registration as necessary.

Quality Dental School of Technology, Xxxxxx, XXXXXX (2009 2013)

Dental Radiology Instructor

  Applied solid leadership talents toward directing Dental Radiology Department operations, including preparing students for dental x-radiation licensure in the State of Xxxxxx and handling clinical and didactic instruction.

North Broad Family Dental, Elizabeth, XXXXXX (2009)

Registered Dental Assistant Pediatric, General & Orthodontic Specialty Departments

  Exhibited experience in performing as a chairside dental assistant for a high-volume general and orthodontic practice, including preparing and presenting treatment plans, managing inventories, and sterilizing key instruments.

Dental Studies Institute, Fairfield, XXXXXX (2008)

Dental Radiology Instructor

  Planned and presented dynamic chairside and didactic instruction for dental radiology classes by employing effective teaching methodologies designed to facilitate engaging and highly challenging lesson plans to meet goals.

Dental Health Associates, Irvington, XXXXXX (2005 2008)

Registered Dental Assistant Pediatric & General Dentistry

  Optimized Pediatric & General Dentistry initiatives within a fast-paced multi-specialty clinic, including primarily supporting Pedodontics efforts, as well as rotating throughout other specialties to present patient treatment plans.

Dental Auxiliaries, Fairfield, XXXXXX Various Locations, NY, XXXXXX (2004)

Dental Assistant

  Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities and comprehensive dental proficiencies toward performing as chairside assistant for various dental practices throughout the New York and Xxxxxx areas on a freelance basis.

Dr. Dorita Newsome Dobbins Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry, Livingston, XXXXXX (2003 2004)

Chairside Dental Assistant Front Desk Receptionist

  Played a vital role in serving as a proactive chairside assistant for a small-scale practice, along with contributing talents in ensuing seamless processes by handling all scheduling, patient billing, collections, and inventory control.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology (In Progress) Florida Tech University

Extensive Biology Studies Union County College

Certified & Registered Dental Assistant Dental Studies Institute

Dental Technology Studies Denture Set-Up Quality Dental School of Technology

DANB Certified Radiology Licensed Xxxxxx EPA CPR / BLS Instructor License AHA

Expanded Functions License Xxxxxx Board of Dentistry OSHA Biohazardous Waste Regulation

Chartless Systems QSI Axium Easy Dental SoftDent Practice Management Software Dentrix Dental Software

American Dental Assistant Association Virginia Dental Assistant Association