Dental Assistant Cover Letter

Please consider me for the dental assistant opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for set-up of examination room and instruments in accordance with proper sterilization techniques established by hospital and infection control.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Be able to obtain a Certified Dental Assistant credential from the Dental Assisting National Board
• DANB/ X-ray certified dental assistant is a requirement
• X-ray license for the state of Connecticut is preferred
• Properly prepare and load sterilization equipment
• Place necessary supplies for clinic activity in appropriate cubicles
• Clean up or assist students with cleanup of post-operative cubicle, as necessary
• Prepare area for daily activity
• Prepare all instruments and sterile supplies for daily schedule

I am excited to be applying for the position of dental assistant. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for chair-side assistance, including prepare, clean, and maintain dental equipment and instruments.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Sets up and mixes dental materials (if Assistant is CDA/RDA)
• Makes temporary crowns and bridges
• Removes sutures, place and remove periodontal dressing
• Take diagnostic images
• Assist dental providers in procedures
• Complete administrative and other dental clinic related duties
• Checks the dental chair and unit, turns on the main compressor and suction switches upon arriving in the A.M
• Secures the patient’s chart from the registration area and guides the patient into the clinic

I am excited to be applying for the position of dental assistant. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for education to SPD staff focusing on the reprocessing of ophthalmic, robotic/dental, and/or orthopedic instruments.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Dental Assistant experience preferred, but not necessary
• Valid Dental Radiologic Technology License, issued by the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
• Expanded Function Dental Assistant license, preferred
• Demonstrated dental knowledge
• Certified Dental Assistant National Board Certification, or Board Eligible, is preferred
• Expanded Duties Dental Assistant, preferred
• Working knowledge of dental procedures preferred
• Prior Pedo Assistant experience

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the dental assistant position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for daily, weekly, monthly and yearly maintenance of dental equipment.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Preparing materials for student and faculty dentists
• Dispensing, tracking, and inventorying oral surgery materials and equipment
• Turns on and off all necessary equipment (dental chair, autoclave, water, compressor, x-ray processor, ) at the beginning and end of each day
• Monitoring supply inventory
• Prepare examination and surgical rooms by maintaining instruments and equipment
• Complete dental x rays, and process x-ray film as directed by a dentist
• Assist with patient care to include setting up instruments, supplies and materials for necessary procedures
• Organizes the operatory, including preparing trays and instruments for dental procedures

In response to your job posting for dental assistant, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for maintenance of instruments and equipment according to established procedures and techniques;.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Takes and records medical and dental histories
• Other Dental Assistants duties as assigned
• Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays
• Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and registrations for mounting study casts
• Assists dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies
• Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs
• Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist
• Records treatment information in patient records