Amanda Painter
Winder
Summary
Experienced dental assistant proficient in chair-side support, patient documentation, and oral health education. Strong focus on maintaining compliance with safety protocols and fostering an empathetic environment that encourages patient comfort and retention.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Jennifer Won
Winder
07.2025 - 06.2026
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Supported dentists during procedures by providing tools and materials promptly.
- Assisted in preparing treatment rooms for patient procedures and examinations.
- Sterilized dental instruments and maintained cleanliness of work areas.
- Handled dental X-rays while ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the process.
- Recorded patient information and updated medical histories accurately.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Managed appointment scheduling and coordinated patient follow-ups effectively.
- Collaborated with the dental team to improve workflow and patient interaction quality.
Dental Assistant
Athens Family Dental
Athens
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Supported dentists during procedures by providing tools and materials promptly.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Assisted in preparing treatment rooms for patient procedures and examinations.
- Sterilized dental instruments and maintained cleanliness of work areas.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for the next patient.
- Handled dental X-rays while ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the process.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Greeted patients upon arrival and escorted them to examination rooms to ensure a welcoming and efficient experience.
- Managed appointment scheduling and coordinated patient follow-ups effectively.
- Recorded patient information and updated medical histories accurately.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care to promote better oral health outcomes.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Ensured all necessary dental instruments and equipment were readily available for efficient procedures.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Cultivated loyal patient relationships by delivering empathetic and attentive service, enhancing patient retention.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Administered desensitizing agents to patients to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Administered desensitizing agents to patients to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
Dental Assistant
Dr. William Herr
Auburn
05.2021 - 05.2024
- Assisted in preparing treatment rooms for dental procedures.
- Sterilized dental instruments and equipment following safety protocols.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed office records efficiently.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Supported the dentist during examinations and procedures with necessary tools.
- Maintained inventory of dental supplies and placed orders.
- Communicated effectively with patients to ensure comfort and understanding.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance patient care experiences.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Captured bitewing, periapical, panoramic, and occlusal X-rays and organized them for dentist review.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Ensured proper organization of dental instruments and equipment to facilitate efficient procedures.
- Welcomed patients upon arrival and guided them to their designated examination rooms.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Obtained preliminary impressions of patient teeth to aid in custom dental work preparation.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Examined patient charts before appointments to confirm availability of all necessary information for the doctor.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients, adjusting as necessary.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Prepared bills and completed insurance forms using system software.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Ashley Currington
Buford
02.2014 - 09.2020
- Sterilized dental instruments and equipment following safety protocols.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed office records efficiently.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care to promote long-term dental health.
- Supported the dentist during examinations and procedures with necessary tools.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies and placed timely orders to ensure uninterrupted patient care.
- Communicated effectively with patients to ensure comfort and understanding.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance patient care experiences.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Arranged dental instruments and equipment on the workstation before procedures to ensure readiness for the dentist.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Cultivated loyal patient relationships and enhanced retention through empathetic and attentive service.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Collected medical and dental history from patients and accurately recorded their vital signs for reference during treatment.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients, adjusting as necessary.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Prepared bills and completed insurance forms using system software.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
Education
Dental Assisting Certificate - Dental Assisting
UAB
Birmingham06-1995
Skills
- Digital X-ray operation
- Chairside assistance
- Instrument sterilization
- Treatment room preparation
- Infection control proficiency
- Surgical assistance
- Dental procedure preparation
- Patient care support
- Patient education
- Oral healthcare
- Dental radiography
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- Patient treatment planning
- Clinical record keeping
- Patient documentation
- Electronic charting
- Appointment scheduling
- Medical records management
- Insurance billing
- Office administration duties
- Inventory management
- Dental material management
- Dental material handling
- Oral health education
- Sterilization techniques
- Room disinfection
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Team collaboration abilities
- Writing and communication
- Cross-training capabilities
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Regulatory compliance
- OSHA regulations
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical troubleshooting
- Laboratory case management
- Surgical preparation
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Prosthodontic treatment support
- Restorative dentistry support
- Restorative dentistry
- Preventive dentistry promotion
- Pediatric dental care
- Impression taking skills
- X-ray processing
- Exam room setups
- Patient data gathering
- Patient intake
- Patient relations
- Procedure support
- Four-handed dentistry
- Surgical assistance assistance
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Dental impression specialist
- Patient scheduling
- Patient record maintenance
- Dental staff support
- Gum disease management
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings
- Maintained inventory of dental supplies and placed orders
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history
- Cultivated loyal patient relationships by delivering empathetic and attentive service
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects
- Impression taking skills
- Patient care coordination
- Dental radiography
- Chair-side support
- Restorative procedures
- Digital X-ray proficiency
Certification
- Certified dental assistant, UAB dental assisting program 1995
- Expanded functions certificate Gwinnett Tech 2022
- CPR November 2024
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Jennifer Won
07.2025 - 06.2026
Dental Assistant
Athens Family Dental
01.2025 - 07.2025
Dental Assistant
Dr. William Herr
05.2021 - 05.2024
Dental Assistant
Dr. Ashley Currington
02.2014 - 09.2020
Dental Assisting Certificate - Dental Assisting
UAB