John Smith
123 Home St
Home City, ST 12345
123-456-7890 john@email.com
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a partnership position at an established dental practice, where I can put to use 15 years of experience and help to grow and improve the practice.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
• 10 years of direct experience in a dental practice as an assistant dentist
• Expert in establishing accurate diagnoses, formulating a treatment plan and implementing procedures
• Excellent patient rapport and communication skills
• Team player with leadership skills as well as excellent conflict resolution abilities
• Knowledge of all aspects of managing a dental practice
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Assistant Dentist
Family Dental Office
Home City, ST
May 2004-present
• Record patient histories and prepare charts
• Perform basic examinations and cleanings on patients
• Discuss findings with dentist to determine treatment plans
• Take dental impressions
• Assist at chair-side with dental procedures
• Provide training to dental students, dental hygienists and other office staff
• Provide referrals to specialists when required including assisting with scheduling of oral surgery
• After receipt of D.M.D., wrote prescriptions for patients and performed more complex procedures
Dental Intern
City Dental Practice
Home City, ST
September 2000-May 2004
• Sat in on various dental procedures and acted as assistant when necessary
• Created, reviewed and updated patient charts, took patient histories
• Sterilized instruments and practiced infection control procedures, properly disposed of toxic waste
• Helped to develop and examine patient x-rays and determine treatment plans based on images
• Attended staff meetings and offered suggestions as well as accepted advice as needed
• Practiced various basic procedures including cleanings, exams, and others
EDUCATION:
D.M.D. in Dental Medicine
State University, School of Dental Medicine, 2007
Masters Degree in Dental Medicine
State University, School of Dental Medicine, 2003
Bachelors Degree in Chemistry
State University, 1999