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Jessica Claire
  • Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
  • Home: (555) 432-1000
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Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with six years of experience and success providing chair-side assistance to dental hygienists and dentists in fast-paced dental offices. Accurate when preparing equipment and materials for treatment, taking radiographs, scheduling and educating patients. Clear communicator driven to produce ideal patient outcomes.

Skills
  • Restorative procedures
  • Disinfecting rooms and equipment
  • Taking X-rays
  • Exam room setups
  • Periodontics
  • Patient schedule management
  • Treatment room setup
  • Four-handed procedures
  • Multitasking
  • Oral Healthcare
  • Patient records gathering
  • Chairside assistance
  • Knowledgeable in OpenDental and XDR
Experience
Dental Assistant, 05/2019 to Current
Kaiser PermanenteBethesda, MD,
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Entered patient data into dental records system using [Software] and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
  • Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns and seating permanent crowns.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
  • Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
  • Coordinated and managed patient care with efficiency and professionalism by scheduling appointments and educating patients.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
  • Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
  • Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
  • Supported dentist chairside with procedures including extractions, root canals, restorative/preventative fillings, routine cleanings, and crown preps/seats.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
  • Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
  • Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using OpenDental.
Dental Assistant, 10/2017 to 07/2018
Kaiser PermanenteBrea, CA,
  • Entered patient data into dental records and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
  • Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns and seating permanent crowns
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
  • Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
  • Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
  • Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
  • Supported dentist chairside with procedures including, surgical extractions, restorative/preventative fillings, and crown preps/seats.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Prepared patients for dental procedures and treatment by greeting warmly, explaining procedure details, process of procedure and what to expect when procedure is done.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
  • Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
  • Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
  • Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Dental Assistant, 12/2014 to 02/2017
Kaiser PermanenteBrighton, CO,
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
  • Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
Education and Training
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/2014
Kaimuki High School - Honolulu, HI
GPA:

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School Attended

  • Kaimuki High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Dental Assistant
  • Dental Assistant
  • Dental Assistant

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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