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Jenessa Monast

Somerset,MA

Summary

Skilled Clinical Instructor excited to develop new generation of highly skilled and highly knowledgeable dental assistants. Expert in incorporating instructional technology to enhance didactic and clinical instruction while providing students opportunities to improve hands-on skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assisting Instructor

CCRI Division of Workforce Partnership
Lincoln, RI
01.2022 - Current
  • Hold clinical simulation projects and provide each student with individual feedback.
  • Mentor students who are struggling or have special needs
  • Evaluate and update existing curriculum to keep current with industry standards
  • Assess student performance through written and practical exams to ensure mastery of course content
  • Advise students’ in their long term career goals
  • Provide support and guidance for specific challenges faced by low income and first generation post secondary students
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive curriculum for dental assisting students
  • Coordinate with local employers for externship opportunities for graduating students

Dental Hygienist

Phillip Robitaille DMD
Somerset, MA
01.2005 - Current
  • Obtain digital radiography, intraoral photography and periodontal screening on all patients
  • Operate the DIODE Laser to reduce periodontal bacteria and promote gingival tissue healing
  • Apply antimicrobial agents to the periodontium to promote control of periodontal disease
  • Perform pediatric dental care including sealants, fluoride application, and patient education
  • Educate patients regarding the symbiotic relationship between oral and systemic health
  • Study new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework
  • Instruct patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products
  • Administered local anesthetics prior to dental treatments when necessary
  • Assess overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease including oral cancer
  • Consistently maintain a 30% or more periodontal treatment percentage

Education

Bachelors of Arts - English

Bridgewater State University
01.2021

Associate in Science - Dental Hygiene

Bristol Community College
01.2005

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Bristol Community College
01.2003

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • Zoom
  • Teams
  • Blackboard
  • Google Classroom
  • Oral Cancer Screening
  • Patient Education
  • Digital Radiographs
  • Fluoride and sealant application
  • Anesthetic Administration
  • Periodontal treatment
  • Laser certified

Certification

  • Mental Health First Aide Certified, 07/2023
  • CDC Infection Control & Biohazard Waste Management Certification, 10/2023
  • OSHA Hazard Certification, 10/2023
  • Basic Life Support Certification (CPR), 10/2023
  • ND YaG Diode Laser Administration Certification, 11/2017
  • MA Dental Hygienist Anesthesia Permit, 06/2005
  • MA Dental Hygienist License, 06/2005
  • Ri Dental Hygienist License, 11/2023

Related Experience

  • CCRI Division of Workforce Partnership, Lincoln, RI, 2022, Present, Dental Assisting Instructor, Create and implement clinical and didactic lesson plans, Assess student competency in areas of instruction, Coordinate and evaluate externship opportunities for students, Advise students’ in their long term career goals, Provide support and guidance for specific challenges faced by low income and first generation post secondary students
  • Phillip Robitaille DMD, Somerset, MA, 2005, Present, Dental Hygienist, Engage in digital radiography, intraoral photography and Florida probe charting, Administer local anesthesia during advanced scaling and root planning procedures, Operate the DIODE Laser to reduce periodontal bacteria and promote gingival tissue healing, Apply antimicrobial agents to the periodontium to promote control of periodontal disease, Perform pediatric dental care including sealants, fluoride application, and patient education, Educate patients about the symbiotic relationship between oral and systemic health

Timeline

Dental Assisting Instructor

CCRI Division of Workforce Partnership
01.2022 - Current

Dental Hygienist

Phillip Robitaille DMD
01.2005 - Current

Bachelors of Arts - English

Bridgewater State University

Associate in Science - Dental Hygiene

Bristol Community College

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Bristol Community College
Jenessa Monast