Jasmine Brooks
Salem
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with extensive experience at David M. Ross DMD, adept in chair-side support and infection control procedures. Proven track record in improving dental procedure efficiency and mastering dental radiography, contributing to enhanced patient satisfaction and safety.
With an accumulated eight years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients, I've grown year after year and continue to optimize my skillset. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments and working in a fast-paced office.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
David M. Ross DMD. | Matthew Ross DMD.
01.2022 - Current
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10 procedures daily.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Dental Assistant
David M Ross, DMD.
09.2012 - 10.2016
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10 procedures daily.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Education
Dental Assistant (EFDA, EFODA, X-Ray Certified) - Dental Assisting
Concorde Career College
Portland, OR08-2010
Skills
- Instrument preparation
- Sanitation protocols
- Infection control procedures
- Strong manual dexterity
- Dental impressions
- Restorative procedures
- Equipment sterilization
- Chair-side support
- Dental radiography
- Data confidentiality measures
- Chairside assistance
- Strong writing and verbal skills
Certification
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) - [Oregon] Dental Board.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
David M. Ross DMD. | Matthew Ross DMD.
01.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
David M Ross, DMD.
09.2012 - 10.2016
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) - [Oregon] Dental Board.
Dental Assistant (EFDA, EFODA, X-Ray Certified) - Dental Assisting
Concorde Career College
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