Mary Ann McDonald is seeking a position as an expanded duty dental assistant. She has 6 years of experience as an associate dentist in the Philippines and over 7 years of hands-on experience as a dental assistant in Saudi Arabia and South Carolina. Her professional strengths include assisting various dental specialists, preparing instruments and materials, excellent communication skills, and in-depth knowledge of dental procedures, equipment, and software programs.

1. Mary Ann McDonald
6819 Teasdale St. Lancaster, CA 93536
425-445-0169
currley83@gmail.com
CAREER PROFILE AND OBJECTIVES:
Dental professional who is energetic, reliable and self motivated with great knowledge of dental
procedure and proven ability in organizing, documenting, planning, and business support.
Analytical and organized with the ability to identify needs and implement effective service
strategies. Served 6 years as an associate dentist in Philippines and 3 years hands–on
experience as an expanded duty dental assistant in a 4-handed dentistry at Saad Dental Hospital,
Saudi Arabia, and 2 1/2 years working as an expanded duty dental assistant in Summerville, SC.
Detail oriented and highly organized with proven aptitude for managing multiple tasks
simultaneously in a timely manner.
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS:
• Possess professional experience as a expanded duty dental assistant
• Experienced in assisting Maxillofacial Surgeon, Implantologist, Endodontist, Prosthodontist
and General practitioner
• Well versed in preparing and maintaining instruments, equipment, and materials for all dental
procedures
• Proven record of earning patient’s confidence utilizing exceptional communication and
customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to relate to patients from diverse backgrounds and different age groups
• Extremely capable of providing patients with information about ongoing procedures and
preparing them for treatment or surgery
• In depth knowledge of various preventive measures on teeth and oral cavity related diseases
• Adept at setting up x-rays, other dental tests, with an expanded expertise in digital radiography
• Highly skilled in greeting patients, managing appointments and keeping treatment records
• In depth knowledge of ordering dental supplies and maintaining stock
• Skilled in Access, Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet access and Dentrix
* Will determine, monitor and review costs, operational budgets

2. * Prepares and coordinates the plans and schedules for new or existing programs
* Collect and assemble data from multiple sources
* Spirit to perform clerical and secretarial tasks as assigned
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE:
>Leadership>Analytical Skills
>Reporting/Documentation
>Costumer Service> Business Support
>Sterilization >Biohazard/infection control
>Dental terminology >Equipment Maintenance
>Instruments and Tray setup >Cost effective techniques
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
DENTIST- ASSOCIATE (OCT 2011 - JUL 2013)
EDULLANTES & BAGUIO DENTAL CLINIC (PHILS.)
DENTIST- SCHOOL AND HOSPITAL DENTIST (DEC 2011 - JUL 2012)
LANAO SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY -MARANDING COMMUNITY
HOSPITAL (PHILS.)
DENTIST- ASSOCIATE (OCT 2008 - OCT 2009)
EDULLANTES & BAGUIO DENTAL CLINIC (PHILS.)
DENTIST- ASSOCIATE(DEC 2006 - OCT 2007)
EDULLANTES & BAGUIO DENTAL CLINIC (PHILS.)
• Assigned the task of providing preventive and suitable treatments for dental problems of
patients. Perform dental procedures ranging from tooth whitening, orthodontic treatment,
removable and fixed denture preparation and installation, root canal therapy
• Perform non-surgical/surgical extractions, dental restorative procedures and oral prophylaxis
• Educate patients regarding teeth and oral care, participated in dental care education and
prevention programs
• Responsible for performing dental x-rays
• Coordinated the daily activities of dental technical and support staff
• Handled the tasks of maintaining and evaluating the record of patients for recall
• Assigned to recruit dental care staff

3. DENTAL ASSISTANT:
(AUG 2014 - JUNE 2016 )
SMILE CENTER OF KNIGHTSVILLE, SUMMERVILLE, SC, USA
(JAN 2013 - JUNE 2014)
SUMMERVILLE DENTAL CENTER, SUMMERVILLE, SC, USA
(OCT 2009 - OCT 2011)
SAAD SPECIALIST HOSPITAL, ALKHOBAR, SAUDI ARABIA
(OCT 2007 - OCT 2008)
SHAROURAH ARMED FORCES HOSPITAL, SAUDI ARABIA
• Assist dentist with all dental procedures
• Take digital dental radiograph
• Guide patients through the facility’s process before and after treatment
• Prepare patient for examination and treatment processes
• Maintain and setup dental equipment and instruments
• Provide post operative instructions to patients
• Record treatment information
• Formulate preliminary impressions and make temporary crowns
• Maintain adequate supply levels
• Perform proper sterilization of all instruments and dental equipment
EDUCATION:
SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY- DOCTOR OF DENTAL MEDICINE (SY 1999-2006)
Villa Aznar, Urgello St., 6000, Cebu, Philippines
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
• Philippine Dental Association
• Cebu Dental Society
References available upon request