Dental Assistant Cover Letter: Examples & How to Craft One

Dear Ms. Brown,

I am Kimberley and writing to apply for your open position of Dental Assistant recently listed on CakeResume. As a dental assistant with more than 3 years of working for both private clinics and public establishments in conducting dental procedures and patient administration, I believe that my skills and knowledge of this field will be of great contribution to your team.

I have a considerable amount of experience, as thoroughly explained in my attached resume, in areas such as four-handed dental assisting, dental equipment operating, and patient processing. In my most recent position working as a dental assistant at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, I have received 95% positive feedback from a daily number of 40+ patients visiting the clinic. I was also in charge of developing 100% of dental radiographs/x-rays, ensuring the correct operation of dental equipment. 

For your position's requirements, here're a few skills that also make me a potential candidate for the vacancy:

• Administrative skills
• Communication skills
• Good judgment
• Customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills
  

With the knowledge and experience I've obtained so far, I hope to have a chance to discuss the position with you in person. Thank you so much for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best regards,
Kimberly Taylor

Dear Mr. Edwards, 

My name is Cindy, and I'm writing to express my interest in submitting the application for your entry-level Dental Assistant position that is currently available. As a highly-achieved and enthusiastic student of dental hygiene with proven excellence in a variety of dental practices and procedures, I believe that I would be a contributing member of your team.

During my two years pursuing an associate degree in Dental Assisting at American Career College, I always managed to stay in the top 5% of students with a graduating GPA of 3.7. I have also taken the Dental Assisting National Board’s Certified Dental Assistant Examination and later got certified all the way to Certified Orthodontic Assisting level, this has helped me in enhancing my knowledge and practices as a dental assistant. In my recent dental assistant internship at Brewford Clinics, I had a chance to practice four-handed dentistry while also learning the necessary skills for administrative tasks and dental procedures.

The reason why I am so interested in applying for your open position at Harbour Dentists is that I know how employee development is always valued at your place. As I know you are one of the best private clinics in the state, I really hope to have an opportunity to be a part of such an environment where you are striving to help all your employees grow up to your high standards. I also believe that my concrete understanding of dental assistant functions and recently-earned administrative skills would make me an ideal candidate for this position. 

Thank you for spending your time considering my application, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,
Cindy Heard

Dear Ms. Miller,

I'm Samatha, and I’m excited to submit my application for the position of Dental Assistant at your organization. I'm a DANB-certified dental assistant with more than 5 years of working in dental clinics across the state, and experience in managing patient records, liaising with dental suppliers, and proceeding with dental procedures. I believe such knowledge and skills make me a perfect fit for your team.

• During my time at Unitek College, I was always in the top 3% of highly-achieving students and later graduated with a GPA of 3.78 in the Dental Assisting program. I also received my CDA 7 months after graduating, with specific licensing in radiography (X-ray) and infection control.
• I graduated from Century College where I earned my Dental Assistant Diploma with a top GPA of 3.85. During my recent college internship at the New York clinic, I received 97% positive customer feedback while managing to cut down patients' waiting time by 25%.
• During my education at Anderson College, I have always been recognized as an excellent student with an overall GPA in the top 5% of students. I have also been the president of the Students’ Dental Association for 2 consecutive years, where I had an opportunity to practice my interpersonal skills while enhancing my dental knowledge.

When reading the job posting, it was great to see that you are looking for a well-educated individual who is excellent at proceeding with dental instruments and conducting administrative tasks. I believe that I possess not only the capabilities to perform those duties but also other necessary dental-related attributes to successfully handle the job.