Dental assistant resume example

A dentist wants an assistant who supports them chairside and helps run the practice. This example shows credentials, procedures assisted, infection control and front-desk skills.

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Dental assistant resume example with radiography certification
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Skills to highlight

  • Chairside assisting
  • Sterilization and infection control
  • Dental radiography
  • Patient care
  • Treatment plan presentation
  • Dentrix

What makes it work

  • List your state credentials: RDA, CDA, radiography, coronal polishing.
  • Name the procedures: general dentistry, implants, orthodontics, oral surgery.
  • Show both sides: chairside work and scheduling, insurance, treatment plans.
  • Mention the practice software (Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental).

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Madison Ward — Registered Dental Assistant — implants and general dentistry

Registered dental assistant with five years of experience. I support the dentist chairside and keep the practice running smoothly. Strict on infection control and great at putting patients at ease.

Experience

  • Registered Dental Assistant · Group Dental Practice (3 dentists), Sacramento, CA (Feb 2021 – Present)
    • Chairside assisting in general dentistry and implant surgery
    • Lead for sterilization and instrument tracking
    • Present treatment plans: 80% case acceptance
  • Dental Assistant · Orthodontic Office, Elk Grove, CA (Sep 2019 – Jan 2021)
    • Scheduling, patient check-in and room setup

Education

  • Dental Assisting Certificate Program · Sacramento City College (2018 – 2019)

Skills

Chairside assisting · Infection control · Dental X-rays · Treatment plans · Dentrix

Why this example works

The RDA credential is in the headline along with the specialty (implants). The dentist immediately sees whether the profile fits the practice.

An 80% case acceptance rate shows a rare skill that grows the practice. The London template is crisp and clean, suiting a healthcare setting.

Keywords to mirror

Applicant tracking systems and recruiters scan for these terms. Reuse the ones that appear in the job posting, word for word.

  • Dental assistant
  • RDA
  • Chairside assisting
  • Sterilization
  • Infection control
  • Dental radiography
  • Implants
  • Treatment plans
  • Dentrix
  • BLS

Mistakes to avoid for this role

  • Leaving out your state credentials.
  • Only talking about the front desk or only the chair.
  • Forgetting infection control.

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