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Erika Jorgenson

Millington,IL

Summary

Dedicated Dental Assistant with expertise in patient education, dental radiography, and infection control. Committed to ensuring comfort and safety during procedures while managing patient records and coordinating appointments effectively.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

First Impressions By Lerohl And Landers
Sandwich , IL
08.2022 - Current
  • Managed patient records and updated information in electronic health systems.
  • Assisted in patient examinations and procedures to ensure comfort and safety.
  • Prepared treatment rooms with necessary instruments and materials for dental procedures.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
  • Sterilized dental instruments and maintained cleanliness of work areas consistently.
  • Coordinated appointments and communicated with patients regarding scheduling needs.
  • Supported dentists during procedures by handing instruments and suctioning as needed.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.

Dental Assistant

Downtown Dental & Implants of Oswego
Oswego, Illinois
01.2015 - 07.2022

Education

Dental Assistant

Everest College
North Aurora, IL
02-2014

High School Diploma -

Yorkville High School
Yorkville, IL
05-1997

Skills

  • Patient education
  • Dental radiography
  • Infection control
  • Treatment room preparation
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Effective communication
  • Four-handed procedures
  • Oral X-rays
  • Instrument preparation
  • Digital X-ray proficiency
  • Dental impressions
  • Endodontic procedure assistance
  • Chairside assistance

Certification

  • Sealants
  • Coronal Polishing

Timeline

Dental Assistant

First Impressions By Lerohl And Landers
08.2022 - Current

Dental Assistant

Downtown Dental & Implants of Oswego
01.2015 - 07.2022

Dental Assistant

Everest College

High School Diploma -

Yorkville High School