CATHRYN TUTTLE
Canton
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) with hands-on experience providing high-quality dental care in fast-paced clinical environments. Skilled in chairside assisting, treatment room preparation, digital radiography, patient education, and infection control. Experienced in daily use of Dentrix practice management software and iTero digital scanning. Known for strong communication skills, professionalism, and a commitment to patient comfort, safety, and privacy. Seeking a full-time EFDA position where compassionate care, efficiency, and teamwork are valued. Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
EFDA Dental Assistant
Dental Care at Rose Creek
09.2025 - Current
- Assist chairside for extractions, fillings, temporary crowns, and restorative procedures.
- Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up trays, and ensuring all equipment is ready prior to procedures.
- Maintain strict infection control and sterilization protocols to ensure operatory readiness and patient safety.
- Take digital dental radiographs and assist with impressions and whitening procedures.
- Perform iTero digital scans to support restorative procedures and treatment planning.
- Use Dentrix daily for patient scheduling, charting, and clinical documentation.
- Educate patients on procedures, oral hygiene, and post-operative care, ensuring comfort and clear communication.
- Adhere to HIPAA regulations and maintain accurate patient records.
Recruiter
Georgia Dream Nannies
01.2025 - Current
- Interview and screen candidates while maintaining professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Review resumes and evaluate qualifications to identify strong matches.
- Coordinate interviews, communication, and follow-ups while maintaining organized records.
EFDA
Woodstock
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Assisted with coronal polishing, sealants, and digital dental radiographs.
- Performed instrument sterilization and infection control procedures in accordance with office and OSHA standards.
- Supported whitening procedures and placement of liners, bases, and bonding agents.
- Provided chairside assistance in general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and oral surgery settings.
- Gained hands-on experience working efficiently in fast-paced, multi-specialty dental environments.
Sports Manager
First Baptist Church of Woodstock
Woodstock
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Managed scheduling, operations, and event flow to ensure a positive guest experience.
chickfila Team Leader
Chick-fil-A
Woodstock
04.2021 - 05.2024
- Trained team members on food safety protocols and operational standards.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Education
EXPANDED FUNCTIONS DENTAL ASSISTING (EFDA) -
CHATTAHOOCHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
AUGUSTINE CLASSICAL ACADEMY
Skills
- Expanded Functions
- Dental Assisting (EFDA)
- Chairside Assisting
- Dental Procedures
- Terminology
- Digital Dental X-Rays
- Dentrix Practice Management Software
- ITero Digital Scanning
- Infection Control
- Sterilization
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Privacy
- Patient Education
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Multitasking
- Time Management
- digital radiography
- infection control
- patient education
- chairside assistance
- Dentrix management
- team leadership
- time management
- adaptability
- problem solving
- Oral health education
- Taking X-rays
- Impression taking skills
- OSHA regulations
- Four-handed procedures
- Dental impressions
Awards
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)
- Coronal Polishing Certification
- CPR & Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Eagle Scout Award
Timeline
EFDA Dental Assistant
Dental Care at Rose Creek
09.2025 - Current
Recruiter
Georgia Dream Nannies
01.2025 - Current
EFDA
09.2024 - 09.2025
Sports Manager
First Baptist Church of Woodstock
11.2023 - 02.2025
chickfila Team Leader
Chick-fil-A
04.2021 - 05.2024
EXPANDED FUNCTIONS DENTAL ASSISTING (EFDA) -
CHATTAHOOCHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
AUGUSTINE CLASSICAL ACADEMY