Dental Surgery Assistant Personal Statement

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I have a great interest in working with you as your full-time Surgery Assistant. I am a graduate of Pulaski Technical College Dental Assisting Program 2016. Throughout this program, I have learned many aspects of the dental assisting career; from chairside to office management, including the legal aspects of dentistry. I am confident that I am prepared to assist you in both clinical and administrative roles of dentistry.

During my recent dental office externships, I have gained more than 380 hours of experience as Chairside Assistant in the general and pediatric dentistry settings. The experience and knowledge I gained throughout my externship has helped me become competent in many roles of the chairside assisting such as taking diagnostic

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