Jasmine Allison
Dental Assistant
Nashville,TN
Summary
Reliable Dental Assistant with 4+ years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with Four-hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Dental Assistant
Meharry Medical College School Of Dentistry
Nashville, TN
09.2021 - Current
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Assisted dentist with paperwork and billing protocol for both routine and less common procedures.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Provided diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Smyrna, TN
05.2018 - 06.2021
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Provided diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies.
Dental Assistant
Castle Dental, Smile Brands
Nashville, TN
01.2018 - 02.2018
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies with prompt patient scheduling and surgical support.
Dental Assistant
Affordable Dentures & Implants
Nashville, TN
05.2016 - 06.2016
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Education
Dental Assisting
Brightwood College - Nashville
Nashville, TN 04.2015 - 06.2016
Skills
Dental office administration
Infection control proficiency
Oral surgery
Strong manual dexterity
Patient data gathering
Patient intake procedures
Dental radiography
Team collaboration
Patient relations
Electronic Charting
Full Mouth Radiographs
Dependable and Responsible
Data confidentiality measures
Proficient in [Software]
Insurance billing
Dental staff assistance
Equipment sterilization
Certification
RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Meharry Medical College School Of Dentistry
09.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
05.2018 - 06.2021
Dental Assistant
Castle Dental, Smile Brands
01.2018 - 02.2018
Dental Assistant
Affordable Dentures & Implants
05.2016 - 06.2016
Dental Assisting
Brightwood College - Nashville
04.2015 - 06.2016