A cover letter for a Dental Assistant should mention your experience with dental procedures as well as your capabilities in helping to run the office (billing, inventory management).
Also notice the inclusion of compassion and holding patients’ hands. Nothing like a balanced employee who has organizational abilities and people skills!
- Personalize this Dental Assistant Cover Letter Template (Click the link to download) based on your professional background and needs.
When you come for the interview, of course you’ll dress presentably, but make sure you look particularly spotless, as hygiene is a large part of dental care.
Dental Assistant Cover Letter Sample
Marie Myers
Street Address, City, State, Zip | Cell Phone | Email Address
Today’s date
Dr. T. Mackler
ABC Dental Clinic
Address, City, State, zip
Re: Dental Assistant Position, Advertised in Pulling Teeth Journal
Dear Dr. Mackler,
I am writing in response to your post in the Pulling Teeth Journal for a dental assistant.
As you see from my attached resume, I have been employed in dental clinics and oral surgery practices for the past 14 years and have experience treating children. I am meticulous about hygiene, a hard worker, and a compassionate human being who is able to put patients at ease. Your office is within walking distance of my home so I will not be dependent on public transportation.
My current responsibilities include disinfecting dental equipment, taking x-rays, removing stitches, and holding a patient’s hand upon request.
I stand ready to assist with all dental procedures, handling the suction, preparation of amalgam and cement, and application of topical anesthesia. After procedures, I educate patients on how to care for their teeth in general and how to care for the particular tooth which was worked on.
In addition, I can perform office work when necessary, such as:
- Scheduling patient appointments, and making reminder calls.
- Documenting and keeping patient files in order
- Billing patients for procedures
- Setting forth insurance claims.
I maintain the inventory of the office supplies and dental supplies, and periodically order new supplies.
I would like to meet with you in person to discuss my employment at your dental office.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Marie Myers
Attachment: Resume
Healthcare Cover Letters