Jenny Thornton
Tampa,FL
Summary
Orthodontic professional with extensive experience in providing chairside assistance and ensuring exceptional patient care. Known for strong collaboration skills and effectively adapting to changing needs.
Experienced with providing comprehensive chairside assistance in orthodontic settings. Utilizes strong organizational skills to manage patient records and sterilization protocols efficiently. Track record of effective communication and teamwork in delivering quality patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Greenberg Dental & Orthodontics
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatments.
- Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Provided exceptional chairside assistance to orthodontist during complex procedures such as bracket placement and adjustments, aligner fittings, and appliance installations.
Dental Assistant (Part-time)
Chicago Smile Design
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Dental Assistant
Coast Dental and Orthodontics
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Adult Caregiver
Homestead Senior Care
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Conducted regular safety checks on patient environments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Coordinated communication between patients, families, and staff members to ensure consistent understanding of care expectations and goals.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering a sense of comfort and trust.
- Provided transportation assistance for medical appointments or other errands as necessary.
- Ensured a safe and comfortable setting by promptly addressing any concerns or hazards within the care environment.
Part time caregiver
Purple Springs Home Caregivers
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Dental Assistant Intern
Dental Clinic 2
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists in performing comprehensive oral examinations, contributing to the detection of early signs of dental issues.
Dentist
Asia Pacific Medical and Diagnostics Inc.
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Provided preventive care with regular checkups, educating patients on proper oral hygiene habits.
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for both staff and patients.
- Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing thorough dental examinations and personalized treatment plans.
Clinical Director
Artistry in Smiles Dental Clinic
03.2009 - 11.2013
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
- Mentored staff members through professional development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Improved overall clinic functioning by creating standardized processes and procedures for daily operations.
- Promoted a safe working environment for staff by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Developed and maintained budget forecasts, aligning financial planning with clinic goals and needs.
- Conducted regular staff performance evaluations, identifying development opportunities and fostering motivated workplace environment.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Education
Master of Science - Dentistry
Iloilo Doctors College
Philippines 04-2004
Associate of Science -
University of San Agustin
Philippines01.1999
Skills
- Patient care coordination
- Collaborative team player
- Effective organization skills
- Chart updating
- Elastics placement
- Orthodontic archwire changes
- Orthodontic bonding
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Bracket removal
- Orthodontic patient satisfaction
- Orthodontic debonding
- Orthodontic emergencies
- X-ray processing
- Instrument sterilization
- Retainer fabrication
- Oral impressions
- Orthodontic patient scheduling
- Dental impressions
- Emergency treatment
- Orthodontic photography
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certificate
- Radiology Certificate
Languages
English
Tagalog
Chinese
Basic Spanish
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Greenberg Dental & Orthodontics
08.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant (Part-time)
Chicago Smile Design
03.2022 - 05.2022
Dental Assistant
Coast Dental and Orthodontics
09.2020 - 02.2021
Adult Caregiver
Homestead Senior Care
02.2020 - 09.2020
Part time caregiver
Purple Springs Home Caregivers
10.2019 - 12.2019
Dental Assistant Intern
Dental Clinic 2
01.2016 - 05.2017
Dentist
Asia Pacific Medical and Diagnostics Inc.
01.2014 - 12.2014
Clinical Director
Artistry in Smiles Dental Clinic
03.2009 - 11.2013
Master of Science - Dentistry
Iloilo Doctors College
Associate of Science -
University of San Agustin
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