Dental Assistant
Amber Clanton
Smile Success
Bellwood
9
years of professional experience
Dental Assistant supporting patient care through chair-side support, patient communication, and organized front-office coordination. Brings a calm service style from guest-facing work, along with comfort handling scheduling and charting with 98%+ accuracy, and close attention to detail in fast-moving environments. Positioning reflects a practical fit for a dental setting that values smooth patient flow and dependable clinical support.
Work History
Dental Assistant
4 Years 10 Months- Prepare treatment rooms and organize instruments before appointments to support smooth chairside patient care.
- Maintain sterilization procedures for instruments and surfaces to support a clean, ready clinical environment.
- Welcome patients and verify basic visit information to create a professional first impression at check-in.
- Answer multi-line calls and route inquiries to the appropriate team member with clear, courteous communication.
Dental Assistant
10 Months- Supported 8 patients daily with chairside assistance during exams and procedures.
- Assisted dentists with fillings, crowns, and extractions during patient procedures.
- Handled appointment scheduling and patient intake to keep daily flow organized.
- Maintained sterilization routines and updated records to support safe, efficient office operations.
Dental Assistant
11 Months- Supported chairside procedures by preparing instruments and materials before patient treatment.
- Maintained sterilization routines for instruments, trays, and treatment areas throughout the workday.
- Assisted with patient intake by gathering forms, confirming visit details, and directing patients to the proper area.
- Supported treatment plan presentations by organizing charts, notes, and patient documents for review.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Associate - Sports and Exercise Science
Skills
Dental assistant chairside support
Sterilization
Appointment scheduling
Receptionist
Guest check-in procedures
Multi-line phone handling
Word
Data entry
Records management
CPR
Emergency response
Incident reporting
Patient intake processing
Treatment plan presentation
HIPAA compliance
Front office reporting
Personal Information
Title: Smile Specialist
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Smile Success
01.2022 - CurrentRead More
Dental Assistant
The Dental Studio
07.2018 - 05.2019Read More
Dental Assistant
Smile More Dental
08.2017 - 07.2018Read More
Robert Morris University
Associate from Sports and Exercise Science
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College of DuPage
Associate of Applied Science from Dental Hygiene
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