Jenna Dority
Hillsboro,OR
Summary
Compassionate Dental Assistant with over four years of experience in orthodontic treatments. Skilled in supporting patients and staff in fast-paced environments, with a background in childcare and early childhood education. Passionate about caring for children, empathetic, and nurturing. Invested in dentistry and always looking for ways to expand my knowledge and grow.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Baker Orthodontics
01.2024 - Current
- Prepped examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
- Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Completed arch wire changes, placed ties, bonded brackets and attachments.
- Poured and shaped molds from impressions, fabricated retainers, splints, and aligners.
- Removed adhesive using hand piece
- Ensure patient comfort during procedures.
- Pre-surgical records and Post op follow up instructions and care
- Airway anatomy and evaluation of airway, tonsils, adenoid and tongue position including tongue tie and myofunctional therapy practices
Orthodontic Assistant
Magic Smiles - Dr. Phil Doleac, Dds
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Untie and Tie bands, arch wire placements and bondings
- Fabrication of retainers and aligners
- Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Instructing patients on oral hygiene and invisalign instructions
- Coronal polish and full bondings
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Chart notes
Education
Dental Assisting
Pacific Northwest Dental Assisting School
Camas, WASkills
- Orthodontic care
- Oral impressions
- itero scanning
- X-ray processing
- Sterilization techniques
- Infection control
- Instrument preparation
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Patient education
- Appointment scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Model trimming
- Retainer fabrication
Certification
- Expanded Functions Orthodontic Assistant
- Oregon Radiologic Proficiency
- Radiation Health and Safety
- Infection Control
- BLS
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Baker Orthodontics
01.2024 - Current
Orthodontic Assistant
Magic Smiles - Dr. Phil Doleac, Dds
03.2022 - 01.2024
Dental Assisting
Pacific Northwest Dental Assisting School