Amber Gilbert
Frankfort
Summary
Detail-oriented dental assistant with expertise in infection control and chairside support. Known for optimizing treatment room efficiency and enhancing patient education. Ready to leverage skills to ensure safe and effective dental care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Simplify Family Dental
Frankfort, IN
11.2025 - Current
- Trained new staff on office protocols and best practices in patient interaction.
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Operated and maintained dental equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, ensuring availability for procedures.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Collaborated with dentists to develop efficient treatment plans for patients.
- Documented patient histories and treatment records accurately in digital systems.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a sterile environment.
- Reduced dentist''s workload during procedures by anticipating their needs and having necessary instruments readily available.
- Utilized advanced dental equipment proficiently, including intraoral cameras and digital radiography tools, to support comprehensive patient assessments.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Prepared treatment rooms efficiently, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines to ensure patient safety.
Dental Assistant
Ortman Family Dentistry
Lafayette, IN
02.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted in patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing necessary supplies.
- Conducted patient intake processes, gathering medical histories and updating records accurately.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Collaborated with dental team to streamline workflow and enhance patient experience.
- Implemented inventory control measures to maintain adequate stock levels of dental materials.
- Managed appointment scheduling, optimizing patient flow and reducing wait times.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
Dental Assistant/Sterilization Technician
Flemingsburg Dental Care
Flemingsburg, KY
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Managed sterilization of instruments, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Recorded patient medical histories and updated treatment plans accurately.
- Collaborated with dental team to optimize workflow efficiency in clinic operations.
- Educated patients on post-procedure care and oral hygiene best practices.
- Trained new staff on procedural protocols and office policies effectively.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
Cashier/Bagger and Manager
Ron's IGA
Tollesboro, KY
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale system.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer, ensuring balanced end-of-shift totals.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided exceptional service.
- Handled returns and exchanges according to store policies, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth store operations during peak hours.
- Monitored inventory levels at checkout and communicated restocking needs to management.
- Trained new cashiers on register operations and customer service protocols.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Improved store atmosphere with thorough and prompt cleaning of checkout area.
Education
Certificate - Coronal Polishing And Caries Prevention
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
South Bend03-2026
Certificate - Nitrous Oxide Adminstration
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Lafayette07-2025
EFDA Certificate - Dental Assisting
Medquest College
Lexington, KY05-2024
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA02-2023
Skills
- Equipment sterilization
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Treatment room setup
- Appointment scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Patient scheduling
- Infection control proficiency
- Treatment room breakdown
- Patient education
- Electronic charting
- First aid training
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Simplify Family Dental
11.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Ortman Family Dentistry
02.2025 - 11.2025
Dental Assistant/Sterilization Technician
Flemingsburg Dental Care
08.2023 - 01.2025
Cashier/Bagger and Manager
Ron's IGA
01.2022 - 08.2023
Certificate - Coronal Polishing And Caries Prevention
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Certificate - Nitrous Oxide Adminstration
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
EFDA Certificate - Dental Assisting
Medquest College
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School