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Jennifer Cunningham

Anderson,CA

Summary

Multi-talented Dental Assistant with 6 years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Highly organized and experienced in fast-paced dental practices. Skilled at handling multiple tasks and focused on providing top quality customer service. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry while bringing a strong work ethic to an excellent dental practice.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Dental Assistant

Family Dentistry of Kodiak
Kodiak, AK
05.2022 - 08.2024
  • Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
  • Maintained patient charts, including medical histories, medications, and allergies. Sharing information with the dentist to ensure a quick and accurate patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
  • I took bitewing, periapical, and panoramic X-rays, along with 3D imaging, and prepared them for the dentist to review.
  • Documented treatment plans and transcribed notes for the dentist.
  • Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
  • Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments, potential side effects, and post-procedure home care.
  • Assisted the dentist in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, and the seating of permanent crowns. I fabricated and placed temporary crowns.
  • Assisted the dentist with root canal procedures.
  • Assisted the dentist with simple and surgical extraction procedures.
  • Assisted the dentist in completing minimally invasive, and advanced surgical procedures.
  • Assisted the dentist in all stages of an implant procedure.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
  • Scanned the patient's mouth to create a 3D image for the custom fabrication of temporary and permanent dental work.
  • Cleaned and polished teeth before sealants and protective coatings were applied by the dentist.
  • Cleaned and polished patients' teeth, ages 0-12. Instructed patients on proper oral hygiene techniques.
  • Applied a protective coating of fluoride to teeth after dental cleaning.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Managed and ordered inventory and supplies to ensure that materials were available when needed.
  • Assisted in the training of new dental assistants by providing guidance on protocols and processes.
  • Built a loyal patient following and retained returning patients by providing empathetic and caring service.

Lead Orthodontic Assistant

Alaska Orthodontics
Kodiak, AK
02.2020 - 08.2024
  • Greet patients upon arrival in a friendly manner, and ensure comfort throughout their visit.
  • Participated in the development of patient treatment plans with the orthodontist.
  • Describe and prepare the patient for the scheduled treatment.
  • Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque, and protect teeth and gums.
  • Independently performed reties, wire changes, and many other procedures.
  • Created impressions of patients' teeth and gums used for preliminary models.
  • Created impressions used to make dental appliances and retainers.
  • Prepared and polished patients' teeth before having brackets applied.
  • Provided chairside assistance by handing the orthodontist instruments during procedures.
  • Assisted with fitting and adjusting orthodontic appliances and materials, which include bands, brackets, and wires.
  • Educated patients on the proper home care for dental appliances, braces, and retainers.
  • Sterilized instruments, set up instrument trays, and prepared materials for orthodontic procedures.

Lead Dental Assistant

Alaska Smile Center
Kodiak, AK
12.2018 - 05.2022
  • Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for the procedure.
  • Gathered and reviewed patient dental history to share with the dentist for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses, and treatment.
  • I took bitewing, periapical, and panoramic X-rays, and prepared them for the dentist to review.
  • Prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up the required instruments, tools, supplies, and equipment.
  • Assisted the dentist in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns, and seated permanent crowns.
  • Assisted the dentist with root canal and extraction procedures.
  • Assisted the dentist in completing minimally invasive, and advanced surgical procedures.
  • Assisted the dentist in all stages of an implant procedure.
  • Instructed and educated patients to prepare for oral surgery, and provided post-op instructions.
  • Produced opposing models, study casts, and impressions for dental procedures.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Built a loyal patient following and retained returning patients by providing empathetic and caring service.

Education

Coronal Polishing License

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK
06-2022

Associate of Science - Animal Science

Western Career College
Sacramento, CA
2004

Skills

  • Detail-Oriented
  • Relationship Building
  • Patient Care Standards
  • Patient Flow Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Diagnostic X-Rays
  • Oral Evaluations
  • Treatment Planning
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Procedure Support
  • Advising and Educating Patients
  • Postoperative Care Instructions
  • Disinfection and Sterilization
  • Organization and Prioritization

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Dental Assistant

Family Dentistry of Kodiak
05.2022 - 08.2024

Lead Orthodontic Assistant

Alaska Orthodontics
02.2020 - 08.2024

Lead Dental Assistant

Alaska Smile Center
12.2018 - 05.2022

Associate of Science - Animal Science

Western Career College

Coronal Polishing License

University of Alaska Anchorage

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