Amanda Aufmuth
Forsyth
Summary
A highly skilled dental assistant with over 8 years of experience in high-volume, fast-paced clinical environments
. Expert in four-handed dentistry, digital radiography, and infection control, with a focus on patient comfort and efficient, proactive chairside support. Proven ability to improve practice workflows and patient satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Fordland Clinic
Kimberling City
10.2021 - Current
- Assisted dentists during procedures by preparing instruments and materials.
- Maintained patient records and ensured accurate documentation of treatments.
- Managed sterilization processes for dental equipment and tools.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow in the clinic.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance patient comfort and experience.
- Conducted inventory management for dental supplies and materials.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
Dental Assistant
Endodontics of the Ozarks
Springfield
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted dentists during procedures by preparing instruments and materials.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Branson
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Assisted dentists during procedures by preparing instruments and materials.
- Maintained patient records and ensured accurate documentation of treatments.
- Managed sterilization processes for dental equipment and tools.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Allied College
Maryland Heights, MO 09.2024 - 03.2026
Skills
- Impressions
- Radiology
- Chairside assisting
- Oral surgery
- Endodontics
- Removable appliances
- All Restorations: composite, crowns & SDF
- Coronal polishing
- Sterilization
- Charting
- Implants
Certification
- CPR
- In process of taking steps to become EFDA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Allied College
09.2024 - 03.2026
Dental Assistant
Fordland Clinic
10.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant
Endodontics of the Ozarks
02.2021 - 10.2021
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
01.2016 - 01.2021