Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Projects Extracurricular
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Tela Bessant

Conway

Summary

Patient-oriented dental assistant, highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chair-side procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VA Stand-Down

10.2024 - Current
  • I helped Veterans with receiving their goods, such as blankets, clothing, shoes, water, & hygiene necessities.

Clinical Rotations

10.2024 - 04.2025
  • I assisted different dentists/specialty dentists, helped with check-in/check-out, sterilization, and observed different procedures.

Cashier, Sales Support

Coach Outlet
Myrtle Beach
11.2021 - 03.2025
  • Supported and assisted customers by providing a welcoming environment and helping them find the perfect items.
  • Maintained and processed incoming shipment items to the store (bags, wallets, clothing, shoes).

HOSA

09.2018 - 05.2020
  • Organization that helps young students take the necessary steps in working in the healthcare field, as well as educating them on proper health precautions.

Education

Certificate in Applied Science - Expanded Duty Dental Assisting

Horry Georgetown Technical College
Myrtle Beach, SC
01.2025

Diploma - Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate

Academy for Technology and Academics
Conway, SC
01.2020

Skills

  • X-ray certified
  • Infection control
  • Sterilization
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Customer service
  • Assisting chairside
  • Dental dialect
  • Radiation and Health Safety
  • Infection Control Exam certified

Certification

DANB: Radiation and Health Safety, and Infection Control Exam, 01/01/25

Projects Extracurricular

  • Clinical Rotations, 10/01/24, 04/01/25, I assisted different dentists/specialty dentists, helped with check-in/check-out, sterilization, and observed different procedures.
  • VA Stand-Down, 10/01/24, I helped Veterans with receiving their goods, such as blankets, clothing, shoes, water, & hygiene necessities.
  • HOSA, 09/01/18, 05/01/20, Organization that helps young students take the necessary steps in working in the healthcare field, as well as educating them on proper health precautions.

Timeline

VA Stand-Down

10.2024 - Current

Clinical Rotations

10.2024 - 04.2025

Cashier, Sales Support

Coach Outlet
11.2021 - 03.2025

HOSA

09.2018 - 05.2020

Certificate in Applied Science - Expanded Duty Dental Assisting

Horry Georgetown Technical College

Diploma - Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate

Academy for Technology and Academics
Tela Bessant