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Alana Herr

Dickson

Summary

Dynamic Dental Intern with hands-on experience at Accent Smile Center and Midstate Oral Surgery, specializing in oral surgery assistance and instrument sterilization. Demonstrated excellence in teamwork and collaboration, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction and care. Proficient in dental software and certified in CPR/AED, committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and sanitation.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Intern

Accent Smile Center
01.2025 - 02.2025
  • Operated X-ray machines to capture detailed images for diagnostic purposes.
  • Prepared and sterilized dental instruments and equipment for procedures.
  • Developed proficiency in various dental procedures, such as teeth cleaning, extraction, and cavity filling, ensuring comprehensive care for patients.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by assisting dentists in performing efficient and accurate dental treatments.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to all patients, fostering positive relationships that encouraged return visits.
  • Collaborated with dental team members to provide seamless care for patients during appointments.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols.
  • Provided dental instruments for dentist by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment room.
  • Assisted in complex dental surgeries, gaining valuable hands-on experience in advanced treatment techniques.
  • Fostered sterile and safe clinical environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Supported cosmetic dental procedures, contributing to improved patient self-esteem and satisfaction.

Dental Intern

Midstate Oral Surgery
12.2024 - 01.2025
  • Aided in multiple extractions.
  • Prepared and sterilized dental instruments and equipment for procedures.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols.
  • Provided dental instruments for dentist by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment room.
  • Assisted in complex dental surgeries, gaining valuable hands-on experience in advanced treatment techniques.
  • Set up and broke down operatory rooms

Personal Shopper

Walmart
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
  • Consistently met deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and timeliness.
  • Memorized store layouts and planograms to fulfill orders using shortest, most efficient route.
  • Maintained high satisfaction ratings by completing orders quickly and making good selections for customers.
  • Tracked substitutions and informed customers of changes.

Education

Associates - Dental Assisting

Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Dickson, TN
02-2025

High School Diploma -

Creek Wood High School
Charlotte, TN
05-2022

Skills

  • Dental software proficiency
  • Infection control protocols
  • Anesthesia administration
  • Oral surgery assistance
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Chair-side assistance
  • Maintaining infection controls
  • Temporary crown placement
  • Dentrix
  • Tooth extractions
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • General restorative dentistry

Certification

  • Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Tennessee Dental Board.
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Dental License
  • Radiology Certification

Timeline

Dental Intern

Accent Smile Center
01.2025 - 02.2025

Dental Intern

Midstate Oral Surgery
12.2024 - 01.2025

Personal Shopper

Walmart
08.2023 - 03.2024

Associates - Dental Assisting

Tennessee College of Applied Technology

High School Diploma -

Creek Wood High School
Alana Herr