Anastasia McDowell
Edgerton
Summary
Compassionate Dental Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, dental procedure assistance, and infection control practices. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to ensure optimal patient comfort and support dentist's needs during procedures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Temping agency
Kansas City
05.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Peter Mohn DDS.
Platte City
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- 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.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Dental Assistant
Greg BrownsBurgar
Saint Joseph
03.2020 - 10.2021
Externship
Frontier Kids Dentistry
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Two months of unpaid externship.
- Chair side assistance
- Sterilization
- Sedation
- Room setup/Tear down.
Host/Server Assistant
Texas Roadhouse
Saint Joseph
11.2016 - 12.2019
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating customer needs.
- Maintained cleanliness of lobby area, including wiping down tables and chairs.
- Greeted guests upon arrival and provided them with menus.
Education
Dental
Concorde Career College
Kansas City, MO08-2019
High School Diploma -
South Park Christian Academy
Saint Joseph, MO05-2018
Skills
- Instrument preparation
- Patient interaction
- Sterilization
- Dentrix
- Dental radiographs
- Invisalign
- Bleach Trays
- Sealants
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Temping agency
05.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. Peter Mohn DDS.
03.2022 - 11.2023
Dental Assistant
Greg BrownsBurgar
03.2020 - 10.2021
Externship
Frontier Kids Dentistry
01.2020 - 03.2020
Host/Server Assistant
Texas Roadhouse
11.2016 - 12.2019
Dental
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
South Park Christian Academy