Melissa Cunningham, DA
220-06 114Rd. Cambria Heights, NY 11411 Phone 718.276.1867
Email: meltyshawn@yahoo.com
DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES:
Oral Anatomy and Physiology Patient Charting—-Vitals and Histories Radiography
Sealants and Bonding Examination/ Surgical Assisting Infection Control/ Sterilization
Temporary Crowns Coronal Polishing/ Bleaching Trays Rubber Dam
Toffelmire/Matrix Bands Amalgams and Composites Periodontal Dressing
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE :
- Maintained a 3.8 GPA (93.84%) In Dental Assisting Program
- Consistently received outstanding awards to include Perfect Attendance and Leadership
- Professional Appearance and in speech; possesses the ability to relate to the patients in such a manner as to obtain their confidence and establish a rapport
- Advanced computer skills, grasps new concepts quickly and accurately
WORK EXPERIENCE
2/07-4/11 Family Dental Services of Bayside Bayside, NY
Dental Assistant
- Greeted and seated patients
- Prepared each operatory for dental procedure
- Obtained alginate impressions from patients
- Assisted using 4-handed dentistry
- Poured models
- Filed and pulled patients charts daily
- Performed front desk duties
- Assisted in obtaining manual x-rays from patients
- Assisted in simple oral surgery procedures
- Assisted in operative, cosmetic, and crown and bridge procedures
12/06-2/07 Cosmetic, Implantology, and General Dentistry Queens, N.Y
Dental Assistant
- Greet patients, review records to determine pre-med status and prep rooms for procedures
- Perform Radiology using digital x-ray
- Assist in 4-handed dentistry which includes amalgam, composites, endodontics, oral surgery,
crown and bridge, inlays and onlays, zoom bleaching, and laser treatment
- Maintain infection control and instrument sterilization
02/2006-11/2006 Cosmetic, Laser and General Dentistry Old Brookville, N.Y
Dental Assistant
- Greeted patients, verified appointments, reviewed patients’ records to determine pre-med status, and prep rooms for examinations
- Assisted in 4-handed dentistry procedures which includes composites, crown and bridge, inlays and onlays using the cerec 3 milling device, endodontics, oral surgery, and laser treatment
- Performed Radiography using digital x- ray imaging (Dexis)
- Performed lab duties such as pouring models and making bleaching trays
- Maintained infection control and sterilization of instruments
09/2005-10/2005 Nanston Dental Group Atlanta, GA
Internship
- Assisted with numerous procedures such as Amalgam and composites using 4- handed dentistry and manual radiographs during examination
- Maintained infection control and sterilization of instruments
- Greeted and seated patients
- Developed negative and positive reproductions for permanent crowns and bridges
02/2005-09/2005 ACT Atlanta, GA
Dental Assistant Mentor
- Provided examples of how to greet, seat , instruct, and prep patients for testing and assisted with routine exams and surgical procedures.
- Observed how students maintain cleanliness of oral operating area by use of suction devices, water sprays, cotton rolls, and other related equipment
- Ensured that students could identify instruments and correctly assemble a procedure tray set up; have the ability to take, process, mount, and label a quality radiograph using bitewing and paralleling techniques
- Enforced all dental instruments were sterilized in autoclaves, dry heat ovens, or chemical disinfectants and stored and maintained sterilized instruments in an asepsis area.
EDUCATION
2004-2005 Advanced Career Training Atlanta, GA
Program: Dental Assistant Certification: CPR&HIPAA certificate of training
2012-2014 NYCCT BKLYN, NY
Program: Dental Hygiene Certification: CPR/ Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Sedation
