Angie Maxwell
Carl Junction
Summary
Skilled dental assistant with more than 30 years experience in supporting dentists to deliver quality oral care. Demonstrated ability to manage patient records, prepare treatment rooms, and assist with dental procedures efficiently. Known for strong organizational skills and capability to maintain sterile environments, ensuring patient comfort and safety. Contributed to improving patient satisfaction scores through effective communication and service.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1992
1992
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dental Assistant
32nd Street Dental
Joplin
12.1997 - Current
- Assisted in patient examinations and treatment procedures at a general dental practice.
- Prepared and organized dental instruments and materials for efficient workflow.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene techniques and post-treatment care instructions.
- Conducted sterilization processes to maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Supported dentists during complex procedures by anticipating needs and providing tools.
- Documented patient records accurately in the electronic health record system.
- Collaborated with team members to improve patient experience and service delivery.
- Ordering of all supplies for dental procedures and patient care.
- Assisting in orthopedic/orthodontic treatment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Dental Assistant
Dr Sam Miller
Joplin
07.1993 - 11.1997
- Assisted in patient examinations and treatment procedures at a general dental practice.
- Conducted sterilization processes to maintain a safe and clean environment.
- 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 bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Assisted in dental rehab hospital cases.
Education
General Studies
Missouri Southern State College
Joplin, MO 08.1990 - 02.1991
Joplin High School
Joplin, MOLas Vegas Institute For Advanced Dental Studies
Clinical Foundation For Ortopedics & Orthodontics
Skills
- Patient examination
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Infection control compliance
- Materials supply ordering
- Procedure documentation
- Patient education techniques
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Proficient in Dentrix
- Restorative dentistry
- Dental records
- Dental material handling
- Dental procedure preparation
- Clinical support
- Oral surgery assistance
- Equipment sterilization
- Dental impressions
- Surgical setup
- Dentrix proficiency
- Electronic charting
- Orthodontic procedure support
- Processing splints from 3D printer
- Taking CT scans
- Fabricating & placing temporary crowns
- Fitting permanent crowns adjusting bite & polishing crowns
- Placing matrix bands
- Placing & polishing composite restorations
- Trios patient scanning
- Orthodontic records
- Team collaboration abilities
- CPR Certified
- N20 Certified
Timeline
Dental Assistant
32nd Street Dental
12.1997 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr Sam Miller
07.1993 - 11.1997
General Studies
Missouri Southern State College
08.1990 - 02.1991
Joplin High School
Las Vegas Institute For Advanced Dental Studies
Clinical Foundation For Ortopedics & Orthodontics