Resume Objective
Skilled and patient-focused Dental Assistant with 4 years of experience supporting dentists during clinical procedures in busy Ontario general dental practices. Seeking a dental assistant role where I can contribute to a positive patient experience and efficient clinical operations.
Key Skills to Highlight
- Chairside assistance for restorative and surgical procedures
- Dental radiography (intraoral and panoramic)
- Instrument sterilisation and infection control
- Impression taking and pouring of study models
- Patient education and post-operative instructions
- Dental software and electronic charting
- Inventory management and supply ordering
- WHMIS and dental office safety compliance
Sample Work Experience Bullets
- Assisted dentists chairside during fillings, extractions, root canals, and crown preparations for 15–20 patients per day.
- Exposed, processed, and mounted dental radiographs in accordance with RCDSO infection control and radiation safety guidelines.
- Sterilised and maintained instruments using autoclave and chemical disinfectant protocols.
- Took alginate impressions and poured study models for diagnostic and prosthetic purposes.
- Educated patients on post-operative care, oral hygiene, and prescribed dental regimens.
Education
Dental Assistant Level II programme from an accredited Ontario college or dental assisting school.
Relevant Certifications
- Level II Dental Assistant — College of Dental Assistants of Ontario (CDAO)
- Dental Radiography Certification
- CPR Level C and First Aid
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