Guidelines
It is a fact that recruiters usually look at Dental Assistant cover letters for not more than 10-20 seconds. Therefore, you have to make sure that your cover letter makes a memorable impression during this short span of time; strong enough to encourage the recruiter to have a look at your resume as well, to secure an interview.
When creating a cover letter for a dental assistant position, it is advisable to mention your skills compellingly to grab the reader’s interest.
See the example below to get help in writing a winning cover letter for a dental assistant position when you have sufficient hands-on experience.
Sample Cover Letter for Experienced Dental Assistant
Hannah Smith
698 Rose Lane
San Francisco, CA 94176
(000) 444-6666
[Email]
February 1, 2021
Dr. Michael Walter
Senior Administrator
Big Smile Dental Hospital
412 SW Ave, Down Town
San Francisco, CA 94176
Dear Dr. Walter:
It is with continued interest and enthusiasm that I respond to your job posting for Dental Assistant. My expertise in 4 and 6 handed dentistry, developed through 13 years’ chairside experience, will enable me to make an immediate and significant contribution to your hospital.
As indicated in the enclosed resume, my core competencies and expertise include:
- Appointment placing and scheduling
- Addressing patients’ queries
- Treatment plan explanation
- Chairside assistance
- Sterilization of dental equipment
- Bilingual: Spanish and English
- Solid knowledge of standard dental hygiene protocols
Being responsible for handling the front desk and serving as dental assistant single-handedly has taught me a lot about multitasking, time management and task prioritizing. I am keen to bring these skills to your facility. Further details about my qualifications can be seen in my attached resume.
I would enthusiastically welcome an opportunity of an interview with you to demonstrate further my competencies that could be utilized to make a considerable contribution to your clinic. I will contact your office next week to ensure the receipt of my application. In the interim, I can be reached at (000) 444-6666 to answer any queries.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Hannah Smith