Jen Wilson
PORTLAND,MI
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with experience skilled in dental radiography and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through efficient chairside assistance and meticulous sterilization practices. Adept at multitasking and managing inventory, ensuring a smooth workflow and optimal resource allocation in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr Michael Mauren DDS
Portland, MI
07.2020 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Cbct scans
- Trios 3 shape scanner
- Preparing op and assisting doctor in implant procedures
- Delivering sleep appliances
- Eagle soft and dentrix experience
- Treatment planning and scheduling patients
- Able to answer phones and help with front office
Dental Assistant
Dr Richard Neiman DDS
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2012 - 07.2020
Dental Assistant
Dr Peter J Zwier DDS
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2003 - 08.2013
Education
2002-2003 -
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MICosmetologist
Chic University of Cosmetology
2011
Diploma -
Sparta High School
Sparta, MI2002
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Patient scheduling
- Cross-training capabilities
- Patient education
- Dental material handling
- Electronic charting
- Restorative procedures
- Oral surgery assistance
- Knowledgeable in software
- Dental terminology
- Fast and efficient
- Multitasking
- Professionalism
- Making and seating temporary crowns
- Removing temporary crowns and trying in and adjusting permanent for cementation
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr Michael Mauren DDS
07.2020 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr Richard Neiman DDS
08.2012 - 07.2020
Dental Assistant
Dr Peter J Zwier DDS
05.2003 - 08.2013
2002-2003 -
Grand Rapids Community College
Cosmetologist
Chic University of Cosmetology
Diploma -
Sparta High School