Aurelia Downes
Philadelphia
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Expanded Function Dental Assistant with strong experience in pediatric dentistry, restorative procedures, and patient care. Seeking to contribute excellent clinical, organizational, and communication skills to a dental practice focused on delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Kid Smiles LLC
Philadelphia, PA
03.2023 - 04.2026
- Restore teeth by placing and finishing restorations, including composite fillings, sealants, and temporary restorations.
- Assist with crown procedures, including prepping, cementation support, and handling required materials.
- Perform dental impressions for crowns, space maintainers, and other appliances.
- Assist with space maintainers, including fitting, adjustments, and preparation for placement.
- Take high-quality digital X-rays following all pediatric safety protocols.
- Provide chairside assistance using four-handed dentistry techniques to support efficient workflow.
- Work closely with children who require extra time and individualized behavior management to ensure a calm, positive dental experience.
- Maintain treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and uphold OSHA and infection-control standards.
- Communicate clearly with parents and patients regarding procedures, expectations, and post-op care.
Dental Assistant
Complete Care Family Dentistry
Philadelphia, PA
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Sterilized instruments to meet infection control standards.
- Took dental impressions accurately for crowns, retainers, and other appliances.
- Performed high-quality digital X-rays while adhering to safety protocols for patients.
- Prepared and set up treatment rooms for procedures including crowns, extractions, and root canals
- Assisted dentist chairside during a variety of general dental procedures
- Took and processed dental X-rays
- Provided clear communication of treatment plans and post-op instructions to patients
- Ensured patient comfort and safety throughout procedures
- Managed front desk duties including scheduling appointments, answering calls, and verifying insurance
- Maintained accurate patient records and charting in dental software systems
Education
High School Diploma - Expanded Function Dental Assistant
All-State Career School
Essington, PA03-2025
Certification - Expanded Function Dental Assistant
All-State Career School
Essington, PA03-2025
Skills
- Restorative Procedures
- Impressions
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Radiography
- Sterilization
- Dental Materials Knowledge
- Charting
- Attention to Detail
- Crown Procedures
- Space Maintainers
- Behavior Management
- Four-Handed Dentistry
- Infection Control
- Patient Care
- Communication
- Record Keeping
Certification
- Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA)
- X-Ray Certified
- CPR Certification AHA
Timeline
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Kid Smiles LLC
03.2023 - 04.2026
Dental Assistant
Complete Care Family Dentistry
11.2022 - 03.2023
High School Diploma - Expanded Function Dental Assistant
All-State Career School
Certification - Expanded Function Dental Assistant
All-State Career School
BLS CPR Certification
Certified Expanded Function Dental Assistant
BLS CPR
X-Ray Certification