Dental Assistant Resume Example made with Resume Star

Dental offices hire assistants who are certified, keep the schedule moving and help patients feel at ease. Show your certifications, the procedures you assist with, and how many patients you see.

Tips for a dental assistant resume

  • Put certifications first. RDA, CDA or your state's title, radiography (X-ray), coronal polish and BLS / CPR.
  • Name the procedures you assist with. Fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, implants, orthodontics or pediatrics.
  • Give your volume. Patients per day and the number of dentists you support.
  • Show infection control. Sterilization, OSHA compliance and audits you passed.
  • New to dental assisting? List your externship like a job, with the office, hours and what you did.

Kayla Nguyen

5120 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95820

kayla.nguyen@email.com  •  (916)-555-3371

Summary

Registered Dental Assistant with 3 years of chairside experience in a busy general and cosmetic practice. Assists on 15 to 20 patients a day, takes digital X-rays, and keeps rooms set up and sterilized on schedule. Calm and friendly with anxious patients and children.

Certifications

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
Active

Dental Board of California

Dental Radiation Safety and Coronal Polish
Current

Dental Board of California approved course

BLS / CPR for Healthcare Providers
Current

American Heart Association

Core Competencies

  • Chairside Assisting, Digital X-Rays, Intraoral Scanning, Sterilization & Infection Control, Impressions & Temporaries, Patient Education, Dentrix, Scheduling & Insurance Verification.

Professional Experience

Registered Dental Assistant
Aug 2023 - Present

Land Park Dental Group, Sacramento, CA
  • Assist 2 dentists with fillings, crowns, root canals and extractions for 15 to 20 patients a day.
  • Take and process digital X-rays and intraoral scans.
  • Sterilize instruments and set up rooms; passed every OSHA and infection control audit.
  • Explain home care and treatment plans to patients and parents.

Dental Assistant Extern
Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

Smile Bright Pediatric Dentistry, Elk Grove, CA
  • Completed 300 hours of chairside and front-office training.
  • Helped children feel comfortable during cleanings and sealants.

Education

Dental Assisting Certificate
Completed 2022

Capitol Career College, Sacramento, CA

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