Hi, I’m
Jazmine Rowena Vaughn
Registered Dental Assistant
Belmont,CA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Dental Assistant with expertise in pediatric dentistry. Proven ability in infection control and oral hygiene education, ensuring patient safety and comfort. Skilled in Dentrix and committed to fostering positive patient relationships while delivering exceptional care. Detail-oriented with strong time management capabilities.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
Registered Dental Assistant
01.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Perform prophylaxis on children ages 1-18 yrs old
- Take required digital radiographs (FMX, PA+BW) using phosphor plates and sensor with nomad and cocoon, panoramic machine, and explain to parent risks and benefits
- Assist dentist with examination by updating tooth chart notes and patient records
- Curate txt plans for patients that the dentist may diagnose possible txt for
- Provide oral hygiene instructions for patient and parent
- Perform dental sealants and assist chairside for treatment such as surface and interproximal composite fillings, extractions, general anesthesia, silver diamine fluoride, curodont, and stainless steel crowns with pulpotomy
- Assist in 6 handed dentistry for general anesthesia
- Assist with nitrous oxide sedation and keeping track of nitrous oxide and oxygen tanks
- Proper disinfection and sterilization of instruments
- Proper setup and takedown of operatory room
- Shocking operatory room water lines
- Additional role as a 2nd OSHA Compliance Officer
- Participate in preschool presentations about the importance of oral healthcare
California Pizza Kitchen
Restaurant Server
07.2014 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming dining environment for guest comfort and enjoyment.
- Contributed to team success by assisting fellow servers during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Education
Foothill CollegeLos Altos Hills, CA
Dental Assistant Certification from Dental Assisting
09-2020
Menlo-Atherton High SchoolAtherton, CA
High School Diploma
06-2011
Skills
- Time management capabilities and detail-oriented mindset
- Oral hygiene education
- Infection control expertise
- Pediatric dentistry
- Dentrix proficiency
Accomplishments
Success with patient testimonials, and it helped increase the office's ratings from 4.6 to 4.9 stars on Google and from 4.6 to 4.7 stars on Yelp.
Certification
- Sealant Application Certificate
- Coronal Polishing Certificate
- Radiation Health and Safety Certificate
- Infection Control Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association and Red Cross
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
01.2021 - Current
Restaurant Server
California Pizza Kitchen
07.2014 - 03.2020
- Sealant Application Certificate
- Coronal Polishing Certificate
- Radiation Health and Safety Certificate
- Infection Control Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association and Red Cross
Foothill College
Dental Assistant Certification from Dental Assisting
Menlo-Atherton High School
High School Diploma
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