Catherine Jentsch
Wichita Falls,TX
Summary
Patient-focused Dental Assistant offering 32 years of experience in providing dentistry support in rapidly growing dental offices. Skilled in preparing patients for examinations and providing chairside assistance during routine and complex procedures. Quick to build relationships and successful in easing patients anxiety.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor
Wichita Falls Dental Assisting School
Wichita Falls, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Emphasized safe working and classroom conditions and practices.
- Tested students on materials presented in workshops and classes to assess grasp of material.
Lead Dental Assistant
Falls Town Dental
Wichita Falls, TX
08.2004 - Current
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images by Vix Win softwear for review by dentist.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Used Dentrix to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
- Removable prosthesis procedures.
- Front desk procedures to include making appointments
Education
Register Dental Assistiant - Dental Assisting
University Health Science Center At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.1990
High School Diploma -
Tom C Clark
San Antonio, TX05.1989
Skills
- Detailed Instruction
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Learning Modalities
- Clerical Support
- Dental Terminology
- Classroom Managment
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- CPR
- Nitrous oxide
Timeline
Instructor
Wichita Falls Dental Assisting School
10.2022 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
Falls Town Dental
08.2004 - Current
Register Dental Assistiant - Dental Assisting
University Health Science Center At San Antonio
High School Diploma -
Tom C Clark
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