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Lauren Liz

Gwynn Oak

Summary

Patient-oriented dental assistant bringing years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chair-side procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality service.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Certified Dental Assistant

Dental 365
Westfield
04.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in patient care by preparing treatment rooms and ensuring all necessary instruments were sterilized and organized.
  • Performed dental radiography procedures as directed by dentist.
  • Provided chairside support during dental procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency and patient comfort throughout treatments.
  • Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved patient education and compliance.
  • Maintained inventory of dental supplies, ensuring essential materials were stocked, which minimized interruptions during patient care.
  • Sterilized instruments and maintained infection control protocols.

Certified Dental Assistant

Smile Partnerz
Wayne
04.2024 - 04.2025
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Maintained master calendar and scheduled new appointments based on provider availability.
  • Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
  • Assisted in laboratory work such as pouring models, trimming dies, making temporaries.
  • Set up trays for specific dental procedures according to established protocols.
  • Supported dentist chairside with root canal and extraction procedures.

Education

Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting

Fortis Institute
Wayne, NJ
06.2023 - 04.2024

Academy of Health Science
Paterson, NJ

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Dental radiography
  • Infection control
  • Chairside support
  • Dental instruments
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Oral hygiene education
  • Laboratory assistance
  • Inventory management
  • Workflow efficiency
  • Patient escorting
  • Compliance protocols
  • Team collaboration

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Certified Dental Assistant

Dental 365
04.2025 - Current

Certified Dental Assistant

Smile Partnerz
04.2024 - 04.2025

Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting

Fortis Institute
06.2023 - 04.2024

Academy of Health Science
Lauren Liz