Chevaun Johnson

• Conducts thorough examinations and diagnoses dental/oral conditions, providing appropriate treatment or referrals while adhering to clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Maintains accurate patient records and completes necessary paperwork, including referrals and data collection, as required by the Ministry of Health and Regional Health Authority.
• Educates individuals on oral health conditions and promotes disease prevention, while participating in dental staff committees and fulfilling reporting responsibilities as requested.
• Assists in developing and implementing departmental policies, providing technical assistance and health education to the community, and contributing to short and long-term program planning for the Dental Department and the agency.

• Efficiently completed dental procedures for prophylaxis, restorative work, extractions, and treatment planning.
• Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and decisions about treatments.

• Improved patients' comfort by providing calm and professional care, explaining procedures, and carefully managing pain.
• Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan. Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
• Extracted teeth and performed filling restorations with dedication to pain management.

Rotations:

- Kingston & St. Andrew Health Department

- Kingston Public Hospital

- St. Catherine Health Department

- Bustamante Hospital for Children

• Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
• Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
• Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
• Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.

• Providing Oral English classes to Chinese students between ages of 6-12 years old.
• Designed engaging instructional materials and activities.

• Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
• Gained experience regarding importance of building pleasant relationships between dentists and patients.
• Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.

• Data entry of summer applicants.
• Provided effective customer service delivery to internal and external customers.
• Assisted in the successful coordination of all summer programmes (interviews, orientations, etc.).
• Ensured timely delivery of accurate information to all relevant NYS personnel regarding summer programme processes, maintained accurate and effective filing system of summer programme records.

• Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
• Performed various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress.