Summer Hutsell
Saint Robert
Summary
Compassionate Expanded Functions Dental Assistant with strong clinical and patient care skills. Experienced in chairside assisting, dental radiography, sealants, coronal polishing, and nitrous oxide monitoring. Passionate about helping patients feel comfortable while supporting dentists in delivering efficient, high-quality care. Certifications include Nitrous Oxide Monitoring, EFDA Fixed and Removable Prosthetics, Restorative I, Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) through the Dental Assisting National Board, and BLS through the American Heart Association.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Four River Community Health Center
Saint Robert
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted dentists in performing procedures and treatments for diverse patient needs.
- Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies efficiently.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Placement, carving, and finishing of amalgam restorations
- Placement and finishing of composite restorations
- Coronal polishing
- Sealant placement
- Fluoride varnish application
- Topical anesthetic placement
- Rubber dam placement and removal
- Matrix band and wedge placement
- Temporary crown fabrication and cementation
- Temporary restoration placement
- Dental impressions and bite registrations
Photographer
Summer Willow Photography
Saint Robert
03.2024 - 11.2025
Orthodontic assistant
Dr Savage Sabol Visser
Virginia Beach
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Attached wiring for braces and advised patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums
- Prepared for orthodontic procedures by sterilizing instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials
- Educated patients about how to use and care for dental appliances like retainers and braces
- Take impressions for retainers and/or scan (with itero) for retainers
- Make essix retainers
Orthodontic Assistant
Ortho 99 Plus One
Jacksonville
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Attached wiring for braces and advised patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums
- Prepared for orthodontic procedures by sterilizing instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials
- Educated patients about how to use and care for dental appliances like retainers and braces.
Auto Care Service Technician & Writer/ Sale Floor Associate
Walmart
Multiple location
07.2016 - 07.2021
- Perform tire, lube and battery work
- Document services being performed on customers vehicles Remodeling associates/
- Courteously greeted customers and assisted with initiating service requests
- Provided time and cost estimates for proposed service to gain customer authorization
- Stock merchandise
Dental Assistant
Today's Dentistry
Jacksonville
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Took bitewing, periapical and panoramic X-rays and prepared for dentists to review
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Education
Dental Assistant Certification -
Tyler Junior College
Skills
- Patient communication & comfort
- Amalgam restorations
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability in fast-paced environments
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Chairside assisting (general & restorative dentistry)
- Dental radiography / digital X-rays
- Coronal polishing
- Sealant placement
- Nitrous oxide monitoring (N₂O)
- Temporary crown fabrication and cementation
- Dental impressions & bite registrations
- Instrument sterilization & infection control (OSHA compliant)
- Rubber dam placement
Personal Information
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Timeline
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Four River Community Health Center
01.2025 - Current
Photographer
Summer Willow Photography
03.2024 - 11.2025
Orthodontic assistant
Dr Savage Sabol Visser
08.2021 - 06.2023
Orthodontic Assistant
Ortho 99 Plus One
01.2021 - 07.2021
Dental Assistant
Today's Dentistry
03.2020 - 01.2021
Auto Care Service Technician & Writer/ Sale Floor Associate
Walmart
07.2016 - 07.2021
Dental Assistant Certification -
Tyler Junior College