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Rachel Kim

rachel.kim@email.com(949) 555-0176Irvine, CAlinkedin.com/in/rachelkim-dental

Summary

Certified Dental Assistant with 5 years of chairside experience in general, cosmetic, and pediatric dentistry. Proficient in digital X-rays, impressions, and sterilization protocols. Skilled in Dentrix and Eaglesoft practice management software. Known for creating a calm, comfortable patient experience with a 98% positive feedback rating.

Experience

Lead Dental Assistant

Pacific Dental Partners

2022-06 - Present
  • •• Provide chairside assistance for 2 dentists across 25-30 patients daily
  • •• Take and process digital X-rays, intraoral scans, and alginate impressions
  • •• Train and mentor 4 junior dental assistants on clinical procedures and workflows
  • •• Manage sterilization area ensuring 100% OSHA and CDC compliance
  • •• Coordinate with front office on scheduling to optimize chair utilization by 20%

Dental Assistant

Bright Smiles Family Dentistry

2020-01 - 2022-05
  • •• Assisted with restorative, cosmetic, and preventive procedures for all age groups
  • •• Prepared treatment rooms and ensured all instruments and materials were ready
  • •• Educated patients on post-operative care, oral hygiene, and treatment plans
  • •• Managed dental supply inventory and placed weekly orders within budget

Dental Assistant (Pediatric)

Kids Dental Care

2019-03 - 2019-12
  • •• Assisted pediatric dentist with 15-20 child patients daily ages 2-16
  • •• Used child-friendly communication techniques to reduce patient anxiety
  • •• Applied fluoride treatments and sealants under dentist supervision

Education

Diploma in Dental Assisting

Concorde Career College

2018-06 - 2019-02

CDA Certified, CPR/BLS Certified, Radiation Safety Certificate

Skills

Chairside Assistance • Digital X-Rays • Dental Impressions • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Sterilization Protocols • Patient Education • OSHA Compliance • Pediatric Dentistry • Infection Control

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Key Skills & Keywords

dental assistantchairside assistanceX-rayssterilizationDentrixEaglesoftimpressionspatient caredental hygieneOSHA compliance

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