Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Scope of Practice
Hobbies
Refernces
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Jana Neskovic

Jana Neskovic

Rockhampton,QLD

Summary

Enthusiastic and dedicated Oral Health Therapist with a solid foundation in dental knowledge and patient communication. Drawing on 9 years of experience as a Dental Assistant, I focus on delivering exceptional, patient-centered care in a collaborative environment. Known for my empathetic approach, I aim to create a welcoming atmosphere for individuals of all ages. I am eager to contribute my passion for oral health and commitment to improving patient outcomes within a dynamic dental team.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant/Oral Health Therapist

Central Queensland Oral Surgery
11.2023 - Current
  • Conducted patient interviews and gathered medical and dental histories, performing exams and presenting findings to oral surgeon.
  • Provided informed consent discussions including indications, risks, benefits and post-operative care for oral surgery.
  • Provided outstanding patient care and assisted in various oral surgery procedures, including extractions, biopsy, bone grafting, and implant placement.
  • Developed outstanding knowledge in documentation of dental records by assisting with clinical notes and letter drafting to referring clinicians.

Dental Assistant

1300SMILES Rockhampton
02.2022 - 10.2023
  • Provided patient education and developed outstanding communication skills.
  • Assisted with surgical, restorative, endodontic and preventative dentistry whilst utilising four-handed dentistry.
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene and postoperative instructions.
  • Ensuring patient comfort and alleviating anxiety through empathetic communication and chairside manner.

Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Toowong Orthodontics
10.2019 - 02.2023
  • Became proficient in using iTero scanner. Regularly fabricated retainers, mouthguards and bleaching trays in the laboratory.
  • Developed outstanding patient education and communication skills.
  • Continuous professional development with regular training being undertaken.
  • Daily chairside and reception duties, including impression-taking.
  • Competent in taking photographic records. Additional roles of stock ordering and social media posts.
  • Proficient in a wide array of reception/administration duties

Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Jansz Dental
10.2015 - 02.2022
  • Assisted with a wide range of general dental procedures. Became proficient in efficiently de-contaminating surgery and preparing for the next patient.
  • Experienced in all areas of reception. Became skilled in processing re-usable instruments in sterilisation and tracking critical instruments.
  • Developed proficiency in arranging lab work to be delivered and returned adequately.


Education

Bachelor of Oral Health With Distinction -

Central Queensland University
Rockhampton, QLD
11.2024

Bachelor of Health Science - (Partial)

Griffith University
Gold Coast

Certificate III - Dental Assistant

TAFE QLD
Brisbane
11.2015

Yeronga State High School
2015

Skills

  • Efficient time management
  • Team player with excellent organisational skills
  • Outstanding communication
  • Strong work ethic and fast learner
  • Stress management under time constraints

Scope of Practice

  • Comprehensive and limited exams of all ages including diagnosis, risk assessment, prognosis, and management plans
  • Extraoral and Intraoral radiography
  • Non-surgical periodontal therapy - debridement, modification or elimination of risk factors
  • Restorations - all ages including direct and indirect pulp capping
  • Primary teeth extractions
  • Pulpotomy in primary and immature permanent teeth
  • Stainless steel crowns
  • Whitening
  • Orthodontic procedures as per instruction of a dentist/orthodontist
  • Suturing


Hobbies

Horse riding, Hiking, Crossfit

Refernces

Dr Justus Pienaar                            Libby Warlow              

Central Queensland Oral Surgery      Central Queensland University

07 4921 1944                                    0411 229 548



Timeline

Dental Assistant/Oral Health Therapist

Central Queensland Oral Surgery
11.2023 - Current

Dental Assistant

1300SMILES Rockhampton
02.2022 - 10.2023

Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Toowong Orthodontics
10.2019 - 02.2023

Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Jansz Dental
10.2015 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Oral Health With Distinction -

Central Queensland University

Bachelor of Health Science - (Partial)

Griffith University

Certificate III - Dental Assistant

TAFE QLD

Yeronga State High School
Jana Neskovic