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Dental Assistant Resume Template — Compact Design

Dental assistant resumes should highlight chairside support skills, sterilisation compliance, and comfort with dental software and imaging. Show the procedures you assist with and any radiography or expanded-function certification. The Compact template — ultra-space-efficient single-column. Perfect ATS score for senior roles with dense experience. — pairs that with a layout built to get noticed by both recruiters and ATS software.

Cameron Bailey

Dental Assistant

cameron.bailey@email.com(555) 123-4567New York, NYlinkedin.com/in/cameronbailey🔗
Summary

Dental assistant resumes should highlight chairside support skills, sterilisation compliance, and comfort with dental software and imaging. Show the procedures you assist with and any radiography or expanded-function certification.

Experience
Dental Assistant–Acme Corporation
2022 — Present
•Delivered measurable results by applying Chairside Assisting and Sterilisation Protocols across cross-functional projects.
•Partnered with stakeholders to improve outcomes using Dental Radiography.
•Recognised for consistent, high-quality delivery as a dental assistant.
Dental Assistant–Globex Inc.
2020 — 2022
•Owned end-to-end initiatives involving Four-Handed Dentistry and Impression Taking, reporting directly to senior leadership.
•Improved team processes by introducing structured use of Dental Software (Dentrix/Eaglesoft).
•Mentored new hires on Chairside Assisting best practices and onboarding standards.
Junior Dental Assistant–Initech LLC
2018 — 2020
•Supported senior team members on initiatives involving Four-Handed Dentistry.
•Built foundational experience in Impression Taking early in career.
Skills
Chairside AssistingSterilisation ProtocolsDental RadiographyFour-Handed DentistryImpression TakingDental Software (Dentrix/Eaglesoft)Infection Control (OSHA)Instrument SetupPatient PrepX-Ray Certification
Education

Bachelor's Degree

State University · 2018

Certifications
•Certified Professional in Dental Assistant
Languages
EnglishNative
SpanishProfessional
Strengths
•Leadership
•Communication
•Problem Solving
•Adaptability
•Time Management
Courses & Training
Advanced Chairside Assisting — Professional CertificateSterilisation Protocols Fundamentals
Interests

Reading · Hiking · Chess

Projects
Chairside Assisting Initiative—Led a cross-functional project applying Chairside Assisting to improve business outcomes.
Achievements
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Excellence Award— Recognised for outstanding performance in Chairside Assisting.
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Process Improvement— Led an initiative that improved team efficiency by 20%.
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Dental Assistant Resume — Frequently Asked Questions

What certifications help a dental assistant resume stand out?

Radiography certification (DANB or state-specific), CPR/BLS, and any expanded function dental assistant (EFDA) credential show you can take on more responsibility chairside.

How do I describe experience with dental software?

Name the specific practice management software you have used (Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental) and what you handled in it — scheduling, charting, or billing.

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