Jessica Paynter
Maitland
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Dentists for Chickens, adept in patient education and dental procedure assistance. Excelled in creating sterile environments and reducing patient anxiety, achieving a 30% increase in positive patient feedback. Proficient in sterilization techniques and effective communication, ensuring optimal dental care and efficient office management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dentists for chickens
Raymomd Terrace
02.2022 - Current
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Handled billing inquiries from insurance companies regarding claims submitted by the office.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
Dental Assistant
Dentists for chickens
Raymomd Terrace
02.2022 - Current
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Handled billing inquiries from insurance companies regarding claims submitted by the office.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
Education
Year 10 Hugh School Certificate -
West Wallsend High School
West Wallsend 01-1999
Skills
- Dental procedure assistance
- X-ray exposure
- Patient education
- Equipment maintenance
- Chair-side support
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Sterilization techniques
- Dental billing
- Patient record management
- Insurance claims processing
- Temporary restorations
- Attention to detail
- Diagnostic imaging
- Anxiety reduction techniques
- Effective communication
- Electronic charting
- Sanitation protocols
- Office management
- Dental impression specialist
- Dental records
- Regulatory compliance
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dentists for chickens
02.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dentists for chickens
02.2022 - Current
Year 10 Hugh School Certificate -
West Wallsend High School