LASHAE BROWN
Atlanta
Summary
Reliable Dental Assistant with strong knowledge of dentistry practices. Well-rounded professional skilled handling multiple tasks, including making dental impressions, sterilizing stations, and taking X-rays. Highly organized with experience in charting and preparing patient treatment plans.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Dunwoody
06.2023 - Current
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- 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.
- Sterilized instruments before each use and maintained sterilization records.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Greeted patients upon arrival and prepared them for treatment.
Owner/Operator
Innosence Boutique
Smyrna
04.2017 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Responsible for shipping to other areas
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues
- Managed Shopify Website
- Responsible for Inventory
Dental Assistant
Legacy Pediatric Dentistry
Kennesaw
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Dental Assistant
Progressive Dental Group
Decatur
05.2015 - 01.2017
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery
- Alginate & Putty impressions, Preliminary & final impressions, Denture Repair, Pouring Study Models & Mounting Casts
- Provided diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies
- Customer Relations
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures
- Osha & Infection control compliant, instrument sterilization, Equipment Maintenance & Dentrix Dental software experience
Event Manager - Sales Advisor & Closing Coordinator
Club Demo Services
Roswell
01.2012 - 02.2015
- Maintained current knowledge of applicable sales and product changes to provide best possible service for all customer needs
- Listened to customer details and offered matching solutions to meet wide range of requirements
- Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information about company offerings
- Implemented marketing strategies and techniques, increasing revenue and customer satisfaction
- Assisted in product placement and visual merchandising, maintaining attractive and inviting appearance
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives
Education
CPR Certified -
American Heart Association
Atlanta, GA04.2017
Diploma - Dental Assisting
Everest Institute- Norcross
Norcross, GA09.2015
Certification/C.E. - American Medical Technologist
Everest Institute - Atlanta Downtown
Atlanta, GA09.2015
Skills
- Patient education
- Instrument sterilization
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Dental radiography
- Treatment documentation
- Time management
- Staff coordination
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Dental impression fabrication
- Appointment scheduling
- Dental terminology
- Oral surgery
- Restorative procedures
- Dental procedure preparation
- Impression taking skills
- Pediatric dental care
- HIPAA compliance
- Treatment room setup
- Taking X-rays
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
06.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Legacy Pediatric Dentistry
01.2018 - 06.2021
Owner/Operator
Innosence Boutique
04.2017 - Current
Dental Assistant
Progressive Dental Group
05.2015 - 01.2017
Event Manager - Sales Advisor & Closing Coordinator
Club Demo Services
01.2012 - 02.2015
CPR Certified -
American Heart Association
Diploma - Dental Assisting
Everest Institute- Norcross
Certification/C.E. - American Medical Technologist
Everest Institute - Atlanta Downtown