Eirquita King
Clemson Modern Dentistry
Columbia
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Language
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Certification
10
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Dental Assistant and U.S. Army Veteran with eight years of military service and nearly two years of clinical experience. Certified in chairside assistance, infection control, and patient documentation. Currently enhancing skills at Clemson Modern Dentistry while leveraging military discipline and teamwork to support effective patient care and clinical operations.
Work History
Dental Assistant
1 Year 6 Months- Provide chairside assistance to dentists during restorative, crown preparation, oral surgery,hygiene, and emergency dental procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques.
- Prepare treatment rooms by organizing sterile instruments, dental materials, and any equipment needed before each patient appointment.
- Obtain and document patient medical histories and vital signs before treatment.
- Maintain strict infection control prevention and sterilization procedures in accordance with OSHA, CDC, and dental office standards.
- Collaborate with the dental team to ensure smooth and efficient clinical operations.
- Order, monitor, organize, and maintain dental supplies and equipment to ensure uninterrupted clinical operations.
- Educate patients on oral care.
- Assist with taking impressions to help with patient treatment planning and fabrication of dental appliances.
- Document patient treatment accurately within the electronic dental record system (EPIC).
- Prepare oral surgery. Crown prep, fillings and other various types of restorative treatment as planned per patient needs.
- Perform digital bitewing, panoramic, continuing care, and full mouth radiographs while ensuring patient safety and radiation compliance.
- Polish and floss patient teeth, preparing for cleanings from hygienist/doctor.
- Assist in delivering care to approximately 24-30 patients daily while maintaining effective patient workflow and exceptional customer service
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, post operative care, and treatment instructions to improve oral health outcomes.
- Collaborate effectively with dentists, hygienist, and administrative staff to ensure quality patient care.
Supply Specialist
8 Years 2 Months- Supervised and mentored junior soldiers in supply operations, inventory procedures, and accountability standards.
- Coordinated logistics operations supporting unit readiness and mission success.
- Managed inventory accountability for government property valued at more than 9.7 million while maintaining 100% accountability.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, supply documentation and government property accountability using army automated systems.
- Conducted routine inventories, inspections, and reconciliations to ensure compliance with army regulations.
- Mentored and developed supply team members.
- Demonstrated leadership, professionalism, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills in high- pressure envirmonments
- Prepared reports of supply utilization.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Information Science/Health Care Administration
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assistant
Skills
Chairside assisting
Four-handed dentistry
Restorative Dentistry
Crown bridge work
Oral surgery assisting
Dental Impressions
Dental radiography
Full mouth series
Treatment Room Preparation
Dental instrument processing
Radiation safety
HIPAA compliance
Certification
- CPR and AED Certification, January 2025 American Heart Association, Birmingham, AL
- Radiology certification, September 2025 South Carolina Dental Association (SCDA)
Date available to begin work
Immediately
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Clemson Modern Dentistry
02.2025 - CurrentRead More
Supply Specialist
US Army
11.2016 - 01.2025Read More
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Science from Health Information Science/Health Care Administration
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Savannah Dental Assistant School
Dental Assistant Certification from Dental Assistant
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