Abigail Stephens
Thomaston
Summary
Detail-oriented Dental Assistant skilled in dental radiography, patient education, and sterilization techniques. Committed to enhancing patient experiences and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Griffin, GA
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted in patient management and scheduling to enhance office efficiency.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized dental instruments for procedures.
- Supported dentists during examinations and treatments, ensuring patient comfort.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care protocols.
- Maintained accurate patient records using dental software systems for compliance.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Sales Associate
Home Depot
Griffin, GA
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted customers in product selection and provided knowledgeable recommendations.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays to enhance shopping experience and drive sales.
- Operated cash register efficiently, processing transactions and handling customer inquiries.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales goals and improve store performance.
Customer Service Representative
Ridge Creek Fudge
Thomaston, GA
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved issues efficiently, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
Office Assistant
Premier Machine
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed daily office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and organization.
- Assisted in scheduling meetings and coordinating appointments for team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lamar County High School
Barnesville, GADental Radiology -
Accelerated Academy Dental Assisting
Macon, GABLS/CPR -
Accelerated Academy Dental Assisting
Macon, GAAssociate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA05-2028
Dental Assisting - Dental Assisting
Accelerated Academy Dental Assisting
Macon, GA12-2025
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- X-ray processing
- Team collaboration
- Patient scheduling
- Patient education
- Treatment room breakdown
- Impression taking skills
- Electronic charting
- Dental staff assistance
- Clinical support
- Dental records
- Four-handed procedures
- Radiography safety
- Chair-side support
- Taking X-rays
- Exam room setups
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Customer service
- CPR/AED
- Treatment room preparation
- Full mouth radiographs
- Instrument tray preparation
- Disinfection and sterilization
- Personable communication
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
01.2026 - Current
Sales Associate
Home Depot
03.2025 - 01.2026
Office Assistant
Premier Machine
05.2024 - 03.2025
Customer Service Representative
Ridge Creek Fudge
08.2023 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Lamar County High School
Dental Radiology -
Accelerated Academy Dental Assisting
BLS/CPR -
Accelerated Academy Dental Assisting
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Central Georgia Technical College
Dental Assisting - Dental Assisting
Accelerated Academy Dental Assisting