Diana Jones
Newport News,VA
Summary
Results-oriented dental assistant with experience in pediatric, general, orthodontic, and operating room dentistry. Committed to providing top-notch patient care and ensuring a comfortable and positive dental experience. Skilled in assisting with procedures, sterilization, ordering supplies, and managing patient records, presenting treatment plans, writing letters of necessity for insurance companies. I am seeking a challenging position in a dynamic dental practice that will allow me to utilize my unique talents as a dedicated and seasoned dental assistant. My goal is to contribute to the overall success of the team.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Geary Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
Grafton, VA
01.2024 - Current
Chairside assisting with composite restorations, lab-created crowns, implants, and extractions.
Updating health histories and current restorations in the mouth, as well as entering needed treatment.
Setting up and sterilizing each procedure room.
Pouring models in the lab.
Fabricating whitening trays.
Making temporary crowns.
Itero scanning of the mouth.
Understanding and using SoftDent software.
Appointment scheduling.
Keeping a running list of needed supplies for the office.
Sterilizing instruments and restocking in a FIFO manner.
Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
Obtaining needed radiographs: PA, BWX, Panorex, CBCT
Dental Assistant
Kids Teeth LLC
Rockville, USA
06.2005 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: My loyalty runs deep with this practice, in part due to the constant following of HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
- I have a gift working with special needs children and their families/care givers
- I thoroughly enjoy explaining procedures to patients and parents.
- I was credentialed at the local hospital, have assisted in the OR for over 15 years, and have also taken on the role of OR Coordinator.
- Assisted pediatric and orthodontic dentists in administering treatment to young patients, including carrying out dental procedures, taking radiographs, intraoral and extraoral imaging with trios scanning, sterilizing instruments, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for children
- Educating parents and children on proper oral hygiene and dental procedures.
- Consistently ensuring accurate positioning and comfort for patients.
- Managed and organized, patient records, seamless administrative processes, promoting efficient, patient flow and satisfaction
- Proficient in Eaglesoft (Patterson Dental) dental software.
Dental Assistant, Triage, Sterilization Technologist
Mission of Mercy
ROCKVILLE
Camp Counselor
Non-disclosure Camp for families affected or infected with HIV/AIDS
Front Royal, Virginia
- I was fortunate enough to play a big role in a camp for families dealing with HIV/AIDS
- I had many roles in the camp as a senior counselor
- The camp has been shutdown due to fewer and fewer new cases of HIV/AIDS
- I miss the families and the bonds we made, however I am elated that the infection rate has decreased so drastically
Skills
- Patient care
- Certified in radiology
- Outstanding imaging skills
- Orthodontic techniques
- Working with special needs patients
- 2-handed dentistry
- 4-handed dentistry
- Following OSHA regulations, updated 2025
- Following HIPAA regulations
- CPR/BLS certified
Volunteer Experience
- Dental Assistant, Triage, Sterilization Technologist, Mission of Mercy, present
- Camp Counselor, Non-disclosure Camp for families affected or infected with HIV/AIDS, I was fortunate enough to play a big role in a camp for families dealing with HIV/AIDS. I had many roles in the camp as a senior counselor. The camp has been shut down due to fewer and fewer new cases of HIV/AIDS. I miss the families and the bonds we made, however I am elated that the infection rate has so drastically decreased.
Hobbies and Interests
- Getting lost in a good book
- Capturing moments on film
- Volunteer work
- Learning about and cooking international cuisine
- Football
- I am in the process of writing a grant for helping to teach non-verbal autistic people to type as a means of communication
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Geary Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
01.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Kids Teeth LLC
06.2005 - 12.2023
Dental Assistant, Triage, Sterilization Technologist
Mission of Mercy
Camp Counselor
Non-disclosure Camp for families affected or infected with HIV/AIDS