Tatum Lane
Kansas City
Summary
I am a committed and motivated dental assistant looking for a full time career where I can continue to learn and grow. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Professional dental assistant with strong foundation in patient care, dental procedures, and administrative support. Known for effective collaboration with dental teams and adaptability to changing clinic needs. Skilled in radiography, infection control, and patient education. Reliable and focused on achieving optimal results for both patients and practice.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Dental Care Staffing LLC
Kansas City, MO
- With Dental Care Staffing I work as a temporary registered dental assistant. My duties include traveling between different practices for shifts that have been confirmed at least a week in advance as a chairside assistant for different and/or multiple doctors doctors.
Lead Registered Dental Assistant/Front Desk
Etheridge Complete Dentistry
Raytown, MO
10.2025 - 04.2026
- Alongside my chairside duties and lead dental assistant tasks, I also worked at front desk — taking phone calls, confirming appointments, verifying insurance, submitting claims.
Dental Assistant
Dental Depot Independence
Independence, MO
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Maintained sterilization protocols for instruments and work areas.
- Supported dentists by managing chairside duties effectively.
- Handled inventory management for dental supplies and materials.
- Documented patient records accurately using dental software systems.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency.
- Trained new staff on office procedures and safety standards.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
Dental Assistant
Steven B Lemieux DDS
Kansas City, MO
04.2022 - 07.2025
- In December of 2023, our lead DA of 30+ years retired and I stepped up into her position after a year and half of employment with my team
- Supervised dental assistants, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and efficiency in patient care.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, optimizing supply usage and reducing waste.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, improving workflow and minimizing appointment overlaps.
- Monitored compliance with safety regulations, contributing to a safe work environment for staff and patients.
- Assisted in the implementation of digital record-keeping systems, increasing accuracy and accessibility of patient data.
- Led quality assurance initiatives, identifying areas for improvement in service delivery and patient satisfaction.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
Dental Assistant
Celebrate Dental & Braces
Grandview, MO
08.2021 - 03.2022
PSR - Patient Service Representative
Aspen Dental
Kansas City, MO
09.2020 - 08.2021
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Independence, MO
12.2019 - 08.2021
Education
Certified Dental Assistant -
Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City
Kansas City09.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Northeast High School
Kansas City, MO05.2017
Skills
- Customer service
- Taking Impressions
- Balancing cash drawers
- Infection Control
- Store closing procedures
- Dental extractions
- Dental receptionist
- Time management
- I am a committed and motivated new dental assistant looking for a full time career where I can continue to learn and grow
- Medical billing
- Office experience
- Clinic experience
- Claims Processing
- Medical records
- Chairside assisting
- Dental office experience
- Bilingual
- Clinical documentation standards
- Digital Imaging
- Dentrix
- Medical Terminology
- Insurance verification
- Administrative experience
- Preparing dental treatment areas
- Sterilization
- OSHA
- Individual consumer customer service
- Computer literacy
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Beverage preparation
- Greeting customers
- Patient question and concern management
- Dental terminology
- Team management
- Sales
- Medical documentation
- Laboratory Experience
- Charting
- Coronal Polishing
- Microsoft Office
- Dental assisting
- EagleSoft
- Front desk
- Anatomy knowledge
- Dental Receptionist
- Medical Imaging
- Dental sterilization procedures
- Documentation review
- Patient care
- General practice
- Hospitality
- HIPAA
- Social media management
- Attention to detail
- Record keeping
- Mixing dental materials
- Medical collection
- CPR Certified
- Marketing
- Medical coding
- Clinical documentation
- Organizational skills
- Spanish
- Computer skills
- English
- Time management capabilities
- Electronic charting
- Oral hygiene education
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Patient care excellence
- Team collaboration
- Infection control expertise
- Patient records management
- Infection control proficiency
- Impression taking accuracy
- Restorative procedures
- Patient relations
- Appointment scheduling efficiency
- Oral surgery
- Dental radiography
- Dental software fluency
- Digital radiography proficiency
- Dental procedure assistance
- Orthodontic assistance experience
- Insurance billing
- Insurance claims processing
Certification
- X-Ray Certification
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
- AED Certification
- Radiation Health & Safety Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Radiology Certification
- BLS Certification
- Sealant Certification
- Coronal Polish Certificate
- Nitrous Oxide Certification
Timeline
Lead Registered Dental Assistant/Front Desk
Etheridge Complete Dentistry
10.2025 - 04.2026
Dental Assistant
Dental Depot Independence
05.2025 - 11.2025
Dental Assistant
Steven B Lemieux DDS
04.2022 - 07.2025
Dental Assistant
Celebrate Dental & Braces
08.2021 - 03.2022
PSR - Patient Service Representative
Aspen Dental
09.2020 - 08.2021
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
12.2019 - 08.2021
Registered Dental Assistant
Dental Care Staffing LLC
High School Diploma - undefined
Northeast High School
Certified Dental Assistant -
Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer