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Octavvia Hurtt

@octavviahurtt

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Registered dental assistant delivering calm, detail-focused chairside care and patient education.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a progressive dental practice where I can apply my 10+ years of clinical and administrative experience, strengthen patient rapport, and keep growing my dental skills as a trusted team player.

I’m a registered dental assistant with 10+ years of hands-on chairside experience across pediatric and general dentistry. I’m known for providing a calm presence, meticulous attention to sterile technique, and strong patient rapport that supports comfort and follow-through.

Through travel dental assistant roles, I supported a wide range of procedures and managed dental and medical emergencies with professionalism. I handle operatory setup and instrument sterilization, assist with four- and six-handed dentistry, and help ensure infection control is consistently maintained.

I also bring a detailed clinical workflow to every visit, including preliminary exams, documenting comprehensive medical histories, and taking digital x-rays. I educate patients on oral hygiene and post-procedure care, and I’ve coordinated with teams to improve patient flow and return visits for routine checkups.

In addition to clinical strengths, I’ve supported treatment coordination by assisting with charting and treatment planning, presenting options, and discussing financial pathways. I’ve worked in surgical assisting with procedures like tooth extractions, implantology, bone and tissue grafting, sinus lifts, and scaling and root planing, and I’m prepared to contribute as a motivated, leadership-minded team player.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Travel Dental Assistant

Current

GoTu Temping Agency

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 3 months)

Provided travel chairside dental assistance for pediatric and general procedures. Handled instrument sterilization and operatory setup, managed dental/medical emergencies calmly, educated patients on oral hygiene and post-procedure care, and completed daily preliminary exams with comprehensive medical history documentation.

General Dentistry Operatory Setup Emergency Assistance Oral Hygiene Education

Travel Dental Assistant

Team Placement

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Travelled between locations to support dentists with operatory preparation and chairside assistance. Performed initial patient exams, took digital X-rays, provided post-op instructions, supported four- and six-handed dentistry across specialties, and executed infection control while using practice management software.

Digital X Ray Initial Patient Exams Infection Control Four Handed Dentistry Six Handed Dentistry Oral Surgery Assistance Softdent

Pediatric Dental Assistant

D4C Dental Brands Inc

Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)

Delivered pediatric-focused patient care and built rapport to support treatment acceptance. Assisted with charting and treatment planning, presented treatment options and financial alternatives, and coordinated between front desk and back office to improve patient flow.

Patient Care Patient Rapport Charting Support Treatment Planning

Surgical Dental Assistant

Dental Smiles

Jan 2015 - Jan 2018 (3 years)

Assisted in surgical dental procedures and supported clinical and laboratory workflows. Helped with scheduling, digital radiographs, vital signs, and instrument sterilization; supported procedures including extractions, implantology, bone/tissue grafting, sinus lifts, and scaling/root planing; and completed impressions, diagnostic casts, and bleaching tray fabrication while maintaining office comp

Tooth Extraction Dental Implantology Assistance Bone & Tissue Grafting Assistance Sinus Lift Assistance Scaling & Root Planing Digital X Ray Vital Signs Dental Impressions & Diagnostic Casts Infection Control

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Fortis Institute

Dental Assistant Certification, Dental Assisting

Activities and societies: 2014 Dental Assisting Week (School and Community Event); 2014 Baltimore Homeless Connect Community Event; 2014 We Love To Smile Community Event.

Completed a Dental Assistant Certification program in 2014 at Fortis Institute (Towson, MD).