JAIME REEVES
Certified Dental Assistant
Columbus,Ohio
Summary
Certified Ohio Dental Assistant (CODA) Certified Sealant Assistant (CSA) August 2017" Certified Coronal Polishing Assistant (CCPA) September 2017" Certified N2O ( Nitrous Oxide Sedation for C.D.A.) February 2019" Certified Radiographic Dental Assistant (CRDA) license #9929 - CPR Certified - experienced in direct patient care, routine laboratory tasks, creating and updating patient records. -C.O.D.A. skilled in polishing teeth , flossing and administering fluoride treatments. Adjustments of Bite Guards. Scanning w/ Medit for Bite Guards and Crowns ... , Taking CBCT's , Trained on Dentrix and some Eagle Soft . Zoom Whiting trained for over 15 years. And some skill in placing pits and fissure sealants.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Certified Dental Assistant - Float Assistant
Whittaker Dental Group
10.2018 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation for dental procedures, ensuring comfort and readiness.
- Maintained sterilization protocols for instruments, promoting safety and compliance. For all Hygienist , Surgical doctor and General Dentist.
- Managed patient records using dental software, enhancing organization and accessibility. Dentrix and some Eagle Soft.
- Educated patients on post-operative care.
- Stocking rooms , ( including putting instruments away) And making sure supplies are on order list.
- Recycling and putting all orders away.
- Pulling cases for next day.
- Monthly and weekly cleaning of Sterilization.
- Seating side/ emergency patients , taking iop and bwx as needed.
- Adjusting Bite Guard for Seat appointment.
- Scanning for New Bite Guards or Crown appointments.
- Filling in for days off / Vacations or when needed with 1 of 3 doctors.
Sub Dental Assistant / Part time / Roll over whenever I'm not working full-time at another office
Dental Personnel Placement Services
01.2001 - Current
- Working for a number of different doctors in a number of different offices Assisting the doctors, and Hygienist for that day / assignment
C.O.D.A. / Part time / on call
Dr. Spectors DDS / Worthington Accociates
06.2001 - 04.2018
- Assisted Hygienist and doctor / emergency patients ..
- Going over health history, taking needed x-rays, taking doctors notes, sterilization and stocking duties
- Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures
- Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties
- Correctly mixed compounds for cleaning or filling teeth
- Completed patient paperwork and scanned into Dentrix system
- Alerted other staff when patients arrived and prepared records for dentist review
- Accurately recorded treatment information in patient records
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies when necessary
- Worked closely with patients before, during and after dental procedures
- Competently prepared dental materials including cements, amalgams and composites
- Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol
- Maintained proper universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times
- Sharpened and sterilized dental instruments
- Took impressions for retainers and appliances
- Regularly solicited patient feedback to improve customer comfort and satisfaction
- Competently exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays (both intraoral and extraoral)
- Quickly and thoroughly set up trays and sharpened instruments
- Designed and fitted prosthodontic appliances, including bridges, space maintainers and dentures
HHA
Home Watch Care Givers
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Assisting clients - bathing, bathroom, cooking, cleaning
- Transportation - To and from appointments
- Record client log for the day
- Amnestied meds
- Delivered in-home care to disabled children and adults
Home Health Aid
Better Homes Caregiver Services
08.2012 - 09.2014
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease
- HHA - Assisting patients, bathing, dressing, transferring in and out of wheelchair, bathroom assistant, preparing meals, cleaning - laundry, cleaning room, dishes, amnestied meds ..
- Transportation to and from appointments
- Recording daily log
Dental Assistant / Denture / Implant Surgery
Dr. Kevin O'Grady & Strayer DDS
12.2006 - 11.2007
- Company Overview: General / Family, Denture, And Implant Surge # 614-890-3133
- Assisting sometimes w/ both doctors, and Hygienist
- Taking x- rays ( digital), CATScan, Sterilization duties, stocking the rooms, Some lab, clerical, and cleaning duties
- Also did some assisting w/ the surge, and implant doctor
- Assisted a lot w/ Denture Cases
- Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures
- Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties
- Correctly mixed compounds for cleaning or filling teeth
- Alerted other staff when patients arrived and prepared records for dentist review
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies when necessary
- Worked closely with patients before, during and after dental procedures
- Competently prepared dental materials including cements, amalgams and composites
- Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol
- Maintained proper universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times
- Took impressions for retainers and appliances
- Regularly solicited patient feedback to improve customer comfort and satisfaction
- Competently exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays (both intraoral and extrorsal)
- Designed and fitted prosthodontia appliances, including bridges, space maintainers and dentures
- General / Family, Denture, And Implant Surge # 614-890-3133
Dental Assistant
Mary Faeth DDS
05.2004 - 03.2005
- Assisting both doctors and hygienist
- Taking x- rays, sterilization duties, stocking rooms, some lab duties
- Cleaning duties, some clerical duties including running office earns
- Also did the Zoom whiting procedure
- Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures
- Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties
- Correctly mixed compounds for cleaning or filling teeth
- Alerted other staff when patients arrived and prepared records for dentist review
- Accurately recorded treatment information in patient records
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies when necessary
- Worked closely with patients before, during and after dental procedures
- Competently prepared dental materials including cements, amalgams and composites
- Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol
- Maintained proper universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times
- Sharpened and sterilized dental instruments
- Took impressions for retainers and appliances
- Competently exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays (both intraoral and extraoral)
- Assisted with or instituted emergency procedures for sudden adverse developments during treatments
- Quickly and thoroughly set up trays and sharpened instruments
- Formulated treatment plans with restorative dentists and orthodontists
- Designed and fitted prosthodontic appliances, including bridges, space maintainers and dentures
Dental Assistant / Pediatrices / Orthdonices
Dr. Price DDS - Pediatrices
09.2003 - 05.2004
- Assisting the doctor I was assigned for that day and Hygienist
- Taking x- rays, sterilization duties, stocking the rooms, some ortho
- Cleaning duties, some clerical duties
- Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures
- Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties
- Correctly mixed compounds for cleaning or filling teeth
- Alerted other staff when patients arrived and prepared records for dentist review
- Accurately recorded treatment information in patient records
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies when necessary
- Worked closely with patients before, during and after dental procedures
- Competently prepared dental materials including cements, amalgams and composites
- Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol
- Maintained proper universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times
- Sharpened and sterilized dental instruments
- Took impressions for retainers and appliances
- Regularly solicited patient feedback to improve customer comfort and satisfaction
- Competently exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays (both intraoral and extraoral)
- Quickly and thoroughly set up trays and sharpened instruments
- Designed and fitted prosthodontic appliances, including bridges, space maintainers and dentures
Dental Assistant
American Dental Centers - General / Family
09.1999 - 12.2001
- Assisting all doctors, and Hygienist
- Taking x - rays, Sterilization duties, stocking the rooms
- Some lab, cleaning, and clerical duties
- Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures
- Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties
- Correctly mixed compounds for cleaning or filling teeth
- Alerted other staff when patients arrived and prepared records for dentist review
- Accurately recorded treatment information in patient records
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies when necessary
- Worked closely with patients before, during and after dental procedures
- Competently prepared dental materials including cements, amalgams and composites
- Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol
- Maintained proper universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times
- Sharpened and sterilized dental instruments
- Took impressions for retainers and appliances
- Developed and implemented individualized dental care plans for patients
- Competently exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays (both intraoral and extraoral)
- Assisted with or instituted emergency procedures for sudden adverse developments during treatments
- Quickly and thoroughly set up trays and sharpened instruments
Education
High School Diploma -
Whitehall Yearling High School
Whitehall, OH01.1995
Dental - Dental Assisting Degree
Eastland Career Center
Groveport01.1999
Certified Sealant Assistant -
Ohio State university
Columbus01.2017
Certified Coronal Polishing Assistant -
Ohio State university
Columbus01.2017
Skills
- Certified Ohio Dental Assistant
- Certified Sealant Assistant
- Certified Coronal Polishing Assistant
- Chairside assistant
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Model trimming competency
- Temporary crowns
- Gentle patient care
- Syringes and anesthetics knowledge
- Patient care - health history
- Denture / RPD
- Dental procedure knowledge
- Fluoride treatments
- Licensed by Ohio State Board of Dentistry
- Dental Radiography Certified
- Sterilization techniques familiarity
- Tofflemire retainers
- Patient-focused care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Compassionate caregiver
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Committed team player
- Disinfection and sterilization
- Float/Floor Assistant
- Dental impression
- Dental radiography
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Appointment scheduling
- Infection control procedures
- Laboratory case management
- OSHA regulations
- N2O Certified
Certification
- Certified Sealant Assistant, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 2017
- Certified Coronal Polishing Assistant, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 2017
- C.O.D.A. - Certified Ohio Dental Assistant, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 2017
- Radiology License, #9929
- CPR & First Aid
- N2O Certified
Timeline
Certified Dental Assistant - Float Assistant
Whittaker Dental Group
10.2018 - Current
HHA
Home Watch Care Givers
09.2014 - 05.2015
Home Health Aid
Better Homes Caregiver Services
08.2012 - 09.2014
Dental Assistant / Denture / Implant Surgery
Dr. Kevin O'Grady & Strayer DDS
12.2006 - 11.2007
Dental Assistant
Mary Faeth DDS
05.2004 - 03.2005
Dental Assistant / Pediatrices / Orthdonices
Dr. Price DDS - Pediatrices
09.2003 - 05.2004
C.O.D.A. / Part time / on call
Dr. Spectors DDS / Worthington Accociates
06.2001 - 04.2018
Sub Dental Assistant / Part time / Roll over whenever I'm not working full-time at another office
Dental Personnel Placement Services
01.2001 - Current
Dental Assistant
American Dental Centers - General / Family
09.1999 - 12.2001
High School Diploma -
Whitehall Yearling High School
Dental - Dental Assisting Degree
Eastland Career Center
Certified Sealant Assistant -
Ohio State university
Certified Coronal Polishing Assistant -
Ohio State university