Destiney Cowart
Franklin
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Endodontic Dental Assistant
Western Endodontics
Franklin
07.2025 - Current
- Prepared treatment rooms and ensured cleanliness for endodontic procedures.
- Assisted the endodontist with patient examinations and root canal treatments.
- Managed patient records and scheduled appointments efficiently using PBS Endo software.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained compliance with infection control protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow and patient care experience.
- Conducted inventory checks and ordered dental supplies to ensure availability for procedures.
- Assisted dentist with completing procedures.
- Assisted during retreatment appointments.
- Assisted apico surgical appointments.
- Processed insurance claims related to endodontic treatments performed by the practice.
- Received incoming calls from patients seeking information about endodontic services provided by the practice.
- Removed sutures after endodontic surgery or other oral surgeries.
- Assisted in taking digital x-rays and intraoral images using specialized imaging equipment.
Dental Assistant 2
Signature Dentistry
Franklin, NC
05.2023 - 07.2025
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed front desk operations efficiently.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Sterilized and organized dental instruments to uphold safety standards.
- Implemented infection control protocols to enhance patient safety measures.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, ensuring smooth operations.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms, and restocked supplies after each procedure.
- Took digital bitewing, periapical, panoramic, and occlusal x-rays for dentist review.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam and composite resin for use by the dentist.
- Scanned patients using CEREC software for night guards, dentures, crowns, etc.
- Designed, milled, fired, final polished, and delivered crowns to the doctor for final delivery.
- Hygiene Assist on SRPs, and other procedures.
- Made and cemented temporary crowns.
- Coronal polished.
Receptionist
Macon County Health Department
Franklin
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments to ensure efficient office operations.
- Managed multi-line telephone system, directing calls and providing information.
- Welcomed visitors, facilitating introductions to appropriate personnel.
- Updated client accounts, recording essential information to maintain accuracy.
- Delivered comprehensive administrative support, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
- Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect current balances.
- Maintained daily calendars, coordinating client appointments and office events.
- Sorted incoming mail, ensuring timely delivery to designated personnel.
Dental Assistant
Macon County Health Department
Franklin
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms, and restocked supplies after each patient to ensure readiness for subsequent visits.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations, enhancing efficiency and calming anxious patients.
- Prepared dental instruments and equipment prior to procedures for seamless operations.
- Educated patients on treatment processes and post-procedure care for better recovery outcomes.
- Took bitewing, periapical, and panoramic x-rays, preparing images for dentist review.
- Entered patient data into dental records while adhering to confidentiality protocols to protect privacy.
- Reviewed patient health history to facilitate prompt assessments, diagnoses, and treatments by dentists.
- Assisted dentist by retracting cheeks and tongue during examinations for improved visibility.
Education
Dental Assisting
Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy
11.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NCSkills
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Exam room setups
- Chairside assistance
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Office Management
- Taking X-rays
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient records gathering
Certification
• CPR certified
• Certified Dental Assistant
• Have Radiology Certificate
• Certified Dental Assistant
• Have Radiology Certificate
Timeline
Endodontic Dental Assistant
Western Endodontics
07.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant 2
Signature Dentistry
05.2023 - 07.2025
Receptionist
Macon County Health Department
02.2022 - 05.2023
Dental Assistant
Macon County Health Department
02.2022 - 05.2023
Dental Assisting
Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Southwestern Community College