Jasmine Washington
Sylvania,GA
Summary
Skilled Pediatric Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Sally Young, DMD, and proficiency in preventive dental care and patient services. Demonstrates exceptional professionalism and strong communication skills, adept at enhancing patient comfort and implementing infection control protocols. Proven track record in improving patient care through effective oral hygiene education and support in restorative procedures.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Sally Young, DMD
Statesboro, GA
06.2016 - Current
- Assisted dentists in providing dental treatment to pediatric patients.
- Sanitize equipment/instruments, clean treatment rooms, after each patient.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Prepared rooms for dental procedures by setting up trays and ensuring that all necessary items were present.
- Monitored inventory levels of all dental supplies in order to ensure adequate stock was available.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Educate parents and children on proper oral hygiene techniques for children.
- Performed coronal polishing.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Makerson Dental
Augusta/Millen, GA
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Performed basic supportive services.
- Assisted with the placement of restorations such as fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures and partials.
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients regarding medications, diet, oral hygiene and follow-up visits.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Syl-view HCC
Sylvania, GA
06.2006 - 09.2015
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Education
Diploma - Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro, GA05-2015
High School Diploma -
Screven County High School
Sylvania, GA05-2005
Certificate of Technical Studies - Certified Nursing Assistant
Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro, GA05-2004
Skills
- Pediatric dentistry
- Oral hygiene education
- Appointment scheduling
- Preventive dental care
- Strong communication skills
- Professionalism and ethics
- Infection control protocols
- Orthodontic treatment support
- Behavior management techniques
- Restorative procedures assistance
- Instrument preparation
- Exam room setups
- Appointment scheduling
- Sterilization techniques
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Patient services
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- Certificate of Compliance for Coronal Polishing
Timeline
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Sally Young, DMD
06.2016 - Current
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Makerson Dental
05.2015 - 06.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Syl-view HCC
06.2006 - 09.2015
Diploma - Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Ogeechee Technical College
High School Diploma -
Screven County High School
Certificate of Technical Studies - Certified Nursing Assistant
Ogeechee Technical College