Caitlin Jayne Lisiecki
Summerville
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Modern Family Dentistry
12.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- 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.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
Dental Assistant
Dental Care at Foxbank
01.2023 - Current
- Assist doctors in all dental procedures including crown preps, extractions, impressions, root canals and composite fillings.
- Maintain clean, sterile and positive environments optimizing patient comfort and safety.
- Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and keep operatories stocked as needed.
- Perform x-rays as needed.
- Provide patients with accurate instructions for oral care following dental procedures.
Dental Assistant
Jackson Pediatric Dentistry
2023 - 2024
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number of procedures daily.
Dental Assistant
Knightsville Pediatric Dentistry
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Charting, process x-rays, reserve appointments, and enter treatment plans using Open Dental
- Administer patient appointments for upcoming cleanings
- Take x-rays, prophy, floss, instruct patient and parents on proper healthy nutrition and oral health.
- Sterilization of instruments and operatory
- Set up and assist with monthly IV sedation day
- Prepare patient, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist dentist during dental procedures.
Dental Assistant
Palmetto Smiles
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Greeting patients and bringing them into the operatory, discussing patient treatment and updates with parents
- Monitoring heart rate and Oxygen level before starting and during treatment while following all guidelines
- Perform routine dental cleanings and assist in other dental procedures utilizing four handed dentistry techniques
- Prepare and set up the dental equipment and other required instruments
- Sterilization of instruments and operatory
- Prepare and administer Pre-Meds
ABA Therapist
Aspire
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Utilize and Apply Applied Behavioral Analysis principles to autistic clients
- Work one on one with clients to help with Speech and Occupational Therapy
- Use the principles of behavior analysis to help clients improve social, play, language and academic skills, while helping reduce interfering behaviors, which may include aggressive behavior like biting or pinching
Office Supply Sales and Service
Staples
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Greet and direct customers
- Answer incoming phone calls
- Process returns & online orders
Summer Sterilization Tech
Palmetto Orthodontics
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Sterilize dental instruments
- Clean & stock chairside units
- Process dental X-rays
- Administrative tasks as needed
Education
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Carolina Career School
Lexington, SC01.2021
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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01.2018
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Trident Technical College
North Charleston, SC01.2014
High School - undefined
Cane Bay High School
Summerville, SC01.2012
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Patient scheduling
- Cross-training capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- Treatment room breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
- Dental material handling
- Restorative dentistry
- Oral surgery
- Pediatric dental care
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Modern Family Dentistry
12.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dental Care at Foxbank
01.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Knightsville Pediatric Dentistry
01.2022 - 01.2023
Dental Assistant
Palmetto Smiles
01.2021 - 01.2022
ABA Therapist
Aspire
01.2014 - 01.2016
Office Supply Sales and Service
Staples
01.2011 - 01.2013
Summer Sterilization Tech
Palmetto Orthodontics
01.2009 - 01.2011
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Carolina Career School
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Liberty University
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Trident Technical College
High School - undefined
Cane Bay High School
Dental Assistant
Jackson Pediatric Dentistry
2023 - 2024
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