Janice Monmouth
Houston,Texas
Summary
With over 30 years of experience in diverse dental settings, I thrive on collaborating with dental professionals and creating exceptional patient experiences. My strong people skills, work ethics and ability to excel in various dental disciplines make me an asset to any team. I am enthusiastic about delivering high quality patient care, optimizing office operations, and embracing innovative dental technologies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant CDA, RDA
MDC Staffing
Houston, Texas
09.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant, Clinical Supervisor
Tanglewood Dental Associates
Houston, Texas
09.2014 - 08.2024
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
Dental Assistant
Rayburn and Hilliard DDS
Houston, Texas
08.2004 - 09.2014
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
Dental Assistant Instructor
Academy of Health Care Professions
, Texas
01.2002 - 08.2003
- Developed and implemented course curriculum to ensure students had the necessary knowledge to become successful dental assistants.
- Assisted in the preparation of materials for lectures, presentations, and demonstrations.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to students throughout their studies to help them reach their goals.
- Demonstrated proper techniques for infection control, sterilization, chair side procedures, patient management, and laboratory skills.
- Instructed on topics such as dental anatomy, pathology, pharmacology, radiology, restorative dentistry and office practice.
Education
Certificates For Radiology And Assistant - General Dentistry
01-1991
High School Diploma -
06-1989
Skills
- Fabricate Custom Temps
- Eaglesoft, Open Dental and Detrix software
- Patient relations
- Restorative, cosmetic and surgical set up
- Traditional and digital xray
- Traditional impressions and digital scans
Timeline
Dental Assistant CDA, RDA - MDC Staffing
09.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant, Clinical Supervisor - Tanglewood Dental Associates
09.2014 - 08.2024
Dental Assistant - Rayburn and Hilliard DDS
08.2004 - 09.2014
Dental Assistant Instructor - Academy of Health Care Professions
01.2002 - 08.2003
Astrodome School For Dental Careers - Certificates For Radiology And Assistant , General Dentistry
M.B. Smiley High School - High School Diploma,
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