Jannette Clak
7405 North 62nd Ave Glendale,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Dental Assistant with 18years experience known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, dental procedure assistance, and infection control practices. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to ensure optimal patient comfort and support dentist's needs during procedures. Reliable Dental Assistant with strong knowledge of dentistry practices. Well-rounded professional skilled handling multiple tasks, including making dental impressions, sterilizing stations, and taking X-rays. Highly organized with experience in charting and preparing patient treatment plans.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
West Chicago, IL
07.2019 - 03.2025
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
Dental Assistant
Familia Dental
Park Ridge, IL
01.2009 - 06.2018
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Education
High School Diploma -
Aurora East High School
Aurora, IL06-2007
Skills
- Patient care
- Dental radiography
- Sterilization procedures
- Dental materials preparation
- Chair-side assistance
- Medical history documentation
- Hygiene education
- Supply inventory
- Laboratory procedures
- Treatment planning
- Attention to detail
- Patient interaction
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Patient education
- Sanitation protocols
- Oral health education
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Oral X-rays
- Oral surgery assistance
- Laboratory case management
- Chairside assistance
- Inventory management
- Radiography safety
- Restorative dentistry support
- Periodontics
- Infection control proficiency
- Dental records
- Surgical setup
- Restorative dentistry
- Dental hygiene
- Periodontal treatment assistance
- Oral hygiene education
- Proficient in Dentrix Software
- Four-handed procedures
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Dental procedure preparation
- Oral surgery
- Treatment room setup
Languages
English
Professional
Accomplishments
- High Honors In High School
Affiliations
- Hiking Rock Climbing Off Road ATV Horse Back Riding
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
07.2019 - 03.2025
Dental Assistant
Familia Dental
01.2009 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Aurora East High School
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