Arissa Long
Union
Summary
Compassionate professional with background in dental support services, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care coordination, dental procedure preparation, and infection control protocols. Excel at communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring positive patient experiences and smooth clinic operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Compass Health Network
Union
05.2024 - Current
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Tri-City Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics
Oceanside
04.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene habits, offered gentle support and delivered compassionate care during dental procedures.
- Assisted with ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.
- Performed oral prophylaxis, exposed dental x-rays, strictly followed infection control standards, charted patient data, created treatment plans, and educated patients on proper oral hygiene.
- Performed oral prophylaxis, exposed dental x-rays, strictly followed infection control standards, charted patient data, created treatment plans, and educated patients on proper oral hygiene.
- Performed prophylaxis, exposed dental x-rays, sterilized, disinfected, and set up instrument trays and treatment rooms.
STAY AT HOME MOM
05.2022 - 04.2023
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Dolphin Pediatric Dentistry
CA
05.2021 - 04.2022
DENTAL ASSISTANT EXTERNSHIP
The Super Dentists
CA
03.2021 - 05.2021
HEAD LIFEGUARD
Owensville Water Park
Owensville
05.2017 - 09.2020
- Taught children swimming lessons, monitored safety, and ensured proper sanitation.
Education
DENTAL ASSISTING -
UEI College
Oceanside, CA03.2021
High School Diploma -
Owensville High School
Owensville, MO01-2019
Skills
- OSHA Standards
- Dental Radiographs Proficiency
- Oral Sedation
- Critical Thinking
- Sealant Application
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Nitrous Oxide
- Time Management
- Oral Hygiene Techniques
- Addressing Patient Inquiries
- Orthodontic Care
- Orthodontic Photography
- Dental Impressions
- GA Sedation
- Behavior Management
- Restorative Dentistry
- Patient Schedule Management
- Team Collaboration
- Henry Schein Dentrix
- ITero Scanning
- Radiation Safety and Technical
- Infection Control & Standard Precautions
- Dental Practice Act
- Coronal Polishing
- Pit and Fissure Sealants
- BLS
Certification
- Infection Control & Standard Precautions, 2021
- Dental Practice Act, 2021
- Coronal Polishing, 2021
- Pit and Fissure Sealants, 2021
- BLS, American Heart Association, 2023
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Compass Health Network
05.2024 - Current
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Tri-City Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics
04.2023 - Current
STAY AT HOME MOM
05.2022 - 04.2023
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Dolphin Pediatric Dentistry
05.2021 - 04.2022
DENTAL ASSISTANT EXTERNSHIP
The Super Dentists
03.2021 - 05.2021
HEAD LIFEGUARD
Owensville Water Park
05.2017 - 09.2020
DENTAL ASSISTING -
UEI College
High School Diploma -
Owensville High School