Jacqueline Perry
Jackson,MS
Summary
Detail-oriented Dental Assistant with expertise in dental radiography, infection control, and patient education. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and safety during procedures.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Clinton, MS
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted in patient care and comfort during dental procedures.
- Managed sterilization of instruments and maintained cleanliness of treatment areas.
- Scheduled patient appointments, improving office efficiency and workflow.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Maintained accurate patient records using dental management software.
- Collaborated with dentists to prepare for examinations and treatments.
- Trained new staff on office protocols and best practices for patient interaction.
- 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.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Line Operator
Sanderson Farms Processing Plant
Flowood, MS
08.1997 - 12.2013
- Operated production machinery to ensure efficient processing of poultry products.
- Monitored quality control standards to maintain product safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily production targets and consistently meet deadlines.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Boykin
Jackson Ms
2015 - 2021
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures
- Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of treatment areas
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient follow-ups efficiently
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records
- Trained new staff on office procedures and patient interaction protocols
- 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.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
Education
No Degree - Dental Assistant
Antonelli College
Flowood, MS08-2014
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Patient scheduling
- Infection control proficiency
- Impression taking skills
- Treatment room breakdown
- Endodontic procedure assistance
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
06.2021 - Current
Line Operator
Sanderson Farms Processing Plant
08.1997 - 12.2013
Dental Assistant
Dr. Boykin
2015 - 2021
No Degree - Dental Assistant
Antonelli College
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
06.2021 - Current
Line Operator
Sanderson Farms Processing Plant
08.1997 - 12.2013
Dental Assistant
Dr. Boykin
2015 - 2021
No Degree - Dental Assistant
Antonelli College