Jamie Westbrook
Hubert,NORTH CAROLINA
Summary
Certified Dental Assistant with expertise in pediatric dental care at White and Johnson Pediatric Dentistry, as well as General Dentistry working chair side. Skilled in dental radiography and patient education, I foster strong patient relationships and enhance team collaboration, ensuring optimal care and satisfaction. Proven ability to patient care and manage emergencies effectively while maintaining a sterile environment for safety. I enjoy working with children and adults and strive to give the patients the best care!
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Dental Assistant
White and Johnson Pediatric Dentistry
06.2019 - Current
- Reduced dentist''s workload during procedures by anticipating their needs and having necessary instruments readily available.
- Utilized advanced dental equipment proficiently, including intraoral cameras and digital radiography tools, to support comprehensive patient assessments.
- Promoted a positive environment for patients and staff through effective communication and teamwork.
- Increased patient retention by developing strong relationships and providing personalized care.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Prepared treatment rooms efficiently, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines to ensure patient safety.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Managed patient emergencies calmly and efficiently, coordinating with dental team members to provide appropriate care.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices to maintain good oral health between visits.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.
Dental Assistant
Children’s Dental Specialist
06.2016 - 06.2019
- 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.
Dental Assistant
White and Johnson Pediatric Dentistry
07.2012 - 06.2014
- 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.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
Dental Assistant
Withers Dentistry
02.2007 - 03.2012
- 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.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Callisburg High School
Gainesville, TXCertificate - Certified Dental Assistant
Pearson VUE
Wilmington, NCDental Assisting Certification
Baylor College of Dentistry
Dallas, TXSkills
- Patient education
- Dental radiography
- Impression taking expertise
- Restorative dentistry
- Oral surgery
- Oral surgery assistance
- Patient relations
- Team collaboration
- Appointment scheduling proficiency
- Sterilization techniques
- Pediatric dental care
- Prophylaxis
- Diagnostic imaging
- Local anesthetic proficiency
- Dental radiography techniques
- Dental appliance fabrication
Certification
- DANB Certified Dental Assistant
- Radiology Certified
- Nitrous Oxide Certified
Timeline
Certified Dental Assistant
White and Johnson Pediatric Dentistry
06.2019 - Current
Dental Assistant
Children’s Dental Specialist
06.2016 - 06.2019
Dental Assistant
White and Johnson Pediatric Dentistry
07.2012 - 06.2014
Dental Assistant
Withers Dentistry
02.2007 - 03.2012
High School Diploma -
Callisburg High School
Certificate - Certified Dental Assistant
Pearson VUE
Dental Assisting Certification
Baylor College of Dentistry
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