Alisha Stelly
Arnaudville
Summary
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.
Multi-talented dental assistant with several years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative duties such as charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant EDDA
Opelousas Dental
Opelousas
07.2015 - 03.2026
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies.
- Educated patients about oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Managed patient records using dental software for accurate documentation.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated with patients for follow-up visits.
- Monitored inventory levels of dental supplies and placed orders as needed.
- Provided chairside support, anticipating the needs of the dental team during treatments.
- Collaborated with hygienists to facilitate smooth workflow in daily operations.
- 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.
- 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.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
Dental Assistant EDDA
Gonsoulin and Gonsoulin
Lafayette
02.2005 - 02.2007
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies.
- Educated patients about oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
Education
Cosmetology - Cosmetology
Opelousas School Of Cosmetology
03.2008 - 03.2009
Beau Chene High
Arnaudville, LADental Assistant, X-ray - Dental Assistant
Acadians Career College
09.2004 - 12.2004
Skills
- Infection control
- Chairside assistance
- Digital radiography
- Patient documentation
- Dental materials preparation
- Customer relationship management
- Appointment scheduling
- Inventory management
- Treatment coordination
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Prosthodontic treatment support
- Patient care coordination
- Cross-training capabilities
- CPR/AED
- Customer service
- Pediatric dentistry
- Dental equipment maintenance
- Professionalism
- Full mouth radiographs
- X-ray patients
- Postoperative care instructions
- Oral Hygiene Guidance
- Ortho Assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant EDDA
Opelousas Dental
07.2015 - 03.2026
Cosmetology - Cosmetology
Opelousas School Of Cosmetology
03.2008 - 03.2009
Dental Assistant EDDA
Gonsoulin and Gonsoulin
02.2005 - 02.2007
Dental Assistant, X-ray - Dental Assistant
Acadians Career College
09.2004 - 12.2004
Beau Chene High