Jacqueline Vu
Oakland,CA
Summary
Passionate recent graduate Dental Hygienist with latest training and real-world experience. Skilled at dental cleanings and patient education. Well-versed in all aspects of dental office operations. Quick to build relationships with patients and successful at working with teammates to achieve patient care goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Eso Dental
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality chairside assistance during dental procedures.
- Enhanced dentist efficiency by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments before appointments.
- Reduced patient wait times by maintaining organized patient records and scheduling appointments effectively.
- Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.
- Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Registered Dental Assistant
Cosmetic Dentistry Associates
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures, resulting in successful treatment outcomes for patients.
- Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.
- Streamlined dental office operations with efficient inventory management and ordering of supplies.
- Enhanced dentist efficiency by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments before appointments.
- Supported dentists during the administration of local anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
- Fabricated custom dental appliances such as mouthguards and whitening trays for improved patient experience.
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Registered Dental Assistant
Montgomery Street Dental
02.2017 - 08.2019
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Carrington College
San Jose03.2024
Associate of Science -
Laney College
Oakland, CA12.2022
Skills
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Preventive Oral Health Education
- Patient Relationship Building
- Digital Radiographs
- Team Collaboration
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Sealant Application
- Interim Therapeutic Restorations
- Restorative Assistance
- Pain Control
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Eso Dental
08.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Dental Assistant
Cosmetic Dentistry Associates
03.2019 - 08.2022
Registered Dental Assistant
Montgomery Street Dental
02.2017 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Carrington College
Associate of Science -
Laney College
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