Jessica Horwood
Varsity Lakes,QLD
Summary
Passionate & Empathetic clinician, with a strong focus on individualized patient-based care.
Currently working part-time between Tweed Dental and Enhanced Dental Studios.
Seeking 2 days casual or part-time work.
I have a special interest in Periodontics, Paediatrics, volunteering and working with marginalised communities.
Member of QLD DHAA committee, ADAQ and ADASA.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Enhanced Dental Studios
03.2024 - Current
- Diagnosis of hard tissue pathology
- Extraoral & intraoral examination
- Periodontal charting and screening
- Radiographs (Intraoral and extraoral)
- Diagnosis, management and maintenance of Periodontal disease
- Deep subgingival debridement
- Periodontal splinting
- General debridement treatment
- Prophylaxis treatment
- Fluoride application
- Placement of Fissure Sealants
- Application of Temporary Restorations
- Zoom in-chair whitening treatment
- EMS airflow treatment
Dental Hygienist
Tweed Dental
01.2024 - Current
- Diagnosis of hard tissue pathology
- Extraoral & intraoral examination
- Periodontal charting and screening
- Radiographs (Intraoral and extraoral)
- Diagnosis, management and maintenance of Periodontal disease
- Deep subgingival debridement
- Periodontal splinting
- General debridement treatment
- Prophylaxis treatment
- Fluoride application
- Placement of Fissure Sealants
- Application of Temporary Restorations
- Zoom in-chair whitening treatment
- EMS airflow treatment
Dental Nurse/Dental Receptionist
National Dental Care
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisting the Dentist/ Oral health therapist in surgery, Administration/ Reception duties, X-ray developing, Assist with patient care, Cleaning duties, Infection Control, Ordering dental Products, dental materials and instruments, Friendly interaction and communication with patients and co-workers, Maintain important patient and office records, Ability to handle a multi-line inbound phone call system, Assist fellow coworkers when called upon, Use a computer efficiently and effectively, Operating D4W
Dental Assistant/Dental Receptionist
Maven Dental Group
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Assisting the Dentist/ Oral health therapist in surgery, Administration/ Reception duties, X-ray developing, Assist with patient care, Cleaning duties, Infection Control, Ordering dental Products, dental materials and instruments, Friendly interaction and communication with patients and co-workers, Maintain important patient and office records, Ability to handle a multi-line inbound phone call system, Assist fellow coworkers when called upon, Use a computer efficiently and effectively, Operating Oasis Software
Dental Receptionist/Dental Nurse
Guardian Dental Care
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Assisting the Dentist/ Oral health therapist in surgery, Administration/ Reception duties, X-ray developing, Assist with patient care, Cleaning duties, Infection Control, Ordering dental Products, dental materials and instruments, Friendly interaction and communication with patients and co-workers, Maintain important patient and office records, Ability to handle a multi-line inbound phone call system, Assist fellow coworkers when called upon, Use a computer efficiently and effectively, Operating D4W
Practice Manager/Dental Nurse
ABC Dental Centre
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Assisting the Dentist/ Oral health therapist in surgery, Administration/ Reception duties, Digital X-ray processing, Setting up for implant, orthodontic, wisdom tooth removal and all general dental procedures, Assist with patient care, Cleaning duties & Infection Control, Ordering dental Products, dental materials and instruments, Friendly interaction and communication with patients and co-workers, Maintain important patient and office records, Assist fellow coworkers when called upon, Operating D4W (Dental 4 Windows)
Dental Nurse/Dental Receptionist
Broadbeach Dental Practice
12.2009 - 01.2014
- Assisting the Dentist/ Oral health therapist in surgery, Administration/ Reception duties, X-ray developing, Assist with patient care, Cleaning duties, Infection Control, Ordering dental Products, dental materials and instruments, Friendly interaction and communication with patients and co-workers, Maintain important patient and office records, Ability to handle a multi-line inbound phone call system, Assist fellow coworkers when called upon, Use a computer efficiently and effectively, Operating Practiceworks
Education
Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene) -
TAFE SA
Adelaide, SA12.2023
First Aid & CPR Certificate -
First Aid Pro
07.2023
Bachelor of Oral Health (incomplete) -
Central Queensland University
12.2017
Certificate III in Dental Assisting -
ADA
06.2011
Skills
- Diagnosis & management of Periodontal Disease
- Periodontal Splinting
- Local anaesthesia administration
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Oral Hygiene Instruction
- Digital Radiographs
- Nutrition counselling
- Prophylaxis treatment
- Application of professional whitening agents (in chair & take-home)
- EMS Airflow technology
- Application of Fissure Sealants
- Diagnosis and management of dental hard tissue pathology
- Application of Temporary Restorations
- Perform orthodontic procedures (photography, impressions, banding, de-banding, retainer placement/repair)
- Suture removal
Websites
Leadership Roles
- Elected ADOH 2nd year Student Representative 2023
- Elected Top 10 Finalist for DHAA 'Oral Health Student of the year' award
- Leader/presenter of Oral Health awareness presentations at CURA, Ashmore QLD (in association with DHAA) - ongoing role
Personal Information
- Title: Dental Hygienist
- Date of Birth: 20/05/1994
Volunteer Experience
- Adelaide Secondary School of English- AUGUST 2023
- Dental Health Week- Adelaide Community Centre- SEPTEMEBER 2023
- Outreach August- Campbelltown Library, Adelaide- SEPTEMBER 2023
- CURA, Ashmore- MAY 2024
References
- Sonja DiMatteo, 2nd year ADOH Coordinator- sonja.dimatteo@tafesa.edu.au
- Joshua Galpin, Oral Health Therapist- josh.galpin@tafesa.edu.au
- James Bosworth, Dental Hygienist- james.bosworth@tafesa.edu.au
- Dr Rhett Shapcott, Kingscliff Family Dental- 0478 068 444
- Dr Georgia Campbell, Kingscliff Family Dental- 0435 035 628
- Jackie Salmon, ABC Dental Centre- Former Manager- 0422 671 878
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Enhanced Dental Studios
03.2024 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Tweed Dental
01.2024 - Current
Dental Nurse/Dental Receptionist
National Dental Care
06.2021 - 02.2022
Dental Assistant/Dental Receptionist
Maven Dental Group
01.2018 - 06.2021
Dental Receptionist/Dental Nurse
Guardian Dental Care
01.2016 - 01.2017
Practice Manager/Dental Nurse
ABC Dental Centre
01.2014 - 01.2016
Dental Nurse/Dental Receptionist
Broadbeach Dental Practice
12.2009 - 01.2014
Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene) -
TAFE SA
First Aid & CPR Certificate -
First Aid Pro
Bachelor of Oral Health (incomplete) -
Central Queensland University
Certificate III in Dental Assisting -
ADA
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