I am a dental hygiene student seeking a summer position in a dental office! I will bring extensive experience as a dental assistant, with a strong understanding of chairside assisting, patient care, and infection control. I am patient-focused, reliable, and eager to support the dental team while continuing to grow clinically!
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hygiene and Dental Assistant
Fairview Dental, Dr. Russ Powell
05.2023 - Current
Assisted in sterilizing dental instruments and equipment to ensure compliance with health regulations.
Prepared treatment rooms efficiently for patient procedures, enhancing workflow and patient experience.
Assisted the dentist with procedures such as fillings, root canals, crown preps, extractions, and implant placements. Charted patient notes.
Assisted hygienists with perio charting, taking x-rays, prophylaxis, and stood in during Dr. exams to chart notes.
I worked for this office for two summers, and continue to fill in for them when I am home for breaks from college.
Career Path Intern
ISU Dental Hygiene Clinic
08.2023 - 05.2025
Front desk receptionist, answered phone calls, scheduled patients, checked patients in and out of the clinic, took payments, scanned and filed documents into patient charts.
Maintained sterilization protocols for dental instruments and equipment to ensure safety standards.
Trained new interns on clinic procedures, reinforcing adherence to best practices in dental hygiene care.
Cleaned the clinic, including the reception area, operatories, sterilization room, and keeping up on laundry.
Education
Dental Hygiene Student - Bachelors of Dental Hygiene
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID
05-2027
Skills
2 years Chairside Assisting Experience
Dental radiography
Equipment sterilization
Treatment room setup
Sterilization techniques
Certification
Certified Dental Assistant
CPR/BLS Certification
Timeline
Career Path Intern
ISU Dental Hygiene Clinic
08.2023 - 05.2025
Hygiene and Dental Assistant
Fairview Dental, Dr. Russ Powell
05.2023 - Current
Dental Hygiene Student - Bachelors of Dental Hygiene