Jake Hendrickson
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Compassionate professional with background in dental support services, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care coordination, dental procedure preparation, and infection control protocols. Excel at communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring positive patient experiences and smooth clinic operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental EDDA
Prestige Dental Group
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment following OSHA regulations.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Provided chairside assistance to the dentist during all phases of dental treatments including restorative, endodontic, periodontal, oral surgery, prosthodontic procedures and other general dentistry services.
- Prepared operatory rooms for each patient visit according to established protocols.
- Assisted dentist with completing procedures.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Instructed patients on how to use prescribed medications and mouth rinses.
Dental Assistant
US Army
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2018 - 08.2024
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colony Highschool
Ontario, CA05-2013
Skills
- Glass ionomer restoration
- Dental materials selection
- Amalgam restoration
- Rubber dam placement
- Composite restoration
- Sealant application
- Periodontal charting
- Electronic charting
- Tooth isolation
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Equipment sterilization
- Temporary crown fabrication
- Prophylaxis procedure
- Impression taking
- Posterior composite technique
- Anterior composite technique
- Chairside assisting
Timeline
Dental EDDA
Prestige Dental Group
08.2024 - 09.2024
Dental Assistant
US Army
09.2018 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Colony Highschool
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