- Enjoy participating in healthy habits for overall physical and mental well-being
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Camping
- Gym Workouts
Crystal Horton
Raymore
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated dental professional with 30 years of experience,including 26 years in endodontics and 4 years in general dentistry. Recognized for exceptional chairside manners and ability to assist in all endodontic procedures. Sterilization, OSHA regulation monitoring, imaging (including CBCT). Patient scheduling, conformation, and hands-on experience with Endovision. A low drama team member.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant/Patient Coordinator
Dr. James R. Stephens, DDS
Tukwila, WA
03.1999 - 12.2025
- All phases of Endodontics, Root Canal Retreatments, Surgery, Non-Surgery, instrument removal,regenerative endodontics,perforation repair,resorption repair,pulp testing.
- AAE meetings; Herb Schilder lectures
- Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies when necessary.
- Work closely with patients before, during and after dental procedures.
- Diligently clean instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol.
- Confirm patient insurance benefits and check claim statuses.
- Maintain proper universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times.
- Digital imaging , both 2D and CBCT
Banquet Server
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
Seattle, WA
08.2022 - 12.2025
- Delivered exceptional service during high-volume banquets, ensuring guest satisfaction and seamless event execution.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to prioritize food orders and maintain quality standards throughout events.
- Set up banquet rooms according to event specifications, optimizing space for guest comfort and flow.
Dental Assistant
Fairwood Dental Center
Renton, WA
05.1996 - 02.1999
- All phases of general dentistry.
- Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.
- Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and plaque control procedures.
- Competently prepared dental materials including cements, amalgams and composites.
- Successfully completed OSHA, ADA and HIPAA compliance training.
- Competently exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays (both intraoral and extraoral).
Education
Associate of Science -
San Diego Mesa College
Mesa, CA01.1995
Skills
- Exams, pulp testing,vitals
- Surgery, non-surgery, instrument removal, regenerative endodontics, perforation repair, resorption repair
- AAE meetings,Herb Schilder lectures
- work closely with patients before, during and after procedures
- CPR, Nitrous, oral sedation
- confirm patients insurance benefits and claim status
- Dental procedure preparation
- Digital imaging 2D and CBCT
- Efficient appointment management
Accomplishments
RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
Interests
Timeline
Banquet Server
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
08.2022 - 12.2025
Dental Assistant/Patient Coordinator
Dr. James R. Stephens, DDS
03.1999 - 12.2025
Dental Assistant
Fairwood Dental Center
05.1996 - 02.1999
Associate of Science -
San Diego Mesa College