Summary
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JENNA SURFACE

Manhattan,KS

Summary

Experienced with patient care and dental procedure support, ensuring smooth clinic operations. Utilizes effective sterilization and infection control practices for safe environment. Knowledge of dental software and radiography, enhancing patient care quality and clinic efficiency.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Little Apple Pediatric Dentistry
06.2023 - 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.
  • Worked alongside the dentist providing instruments and suctioning for both routine and restorative procedures, always working proactively to anticipate dentists needs.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists' evaluations.
  • Assisted dentist and anesthesiologists with complex dental procedures in a hospital setting as well as setting up the operating room for the procedure

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Dental Hygiene

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
05.2023

Skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Patient care and comfort
  • Adaptability in a fast paced environment
  • Familiarity with dental software
  • Dental radiography (taking and developing x-rays)
  • Team collaboration

Additional Information

Scholastic Honors: Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2023

Activities: Chi Omega Sisterhood Director, Sisterhood Events Chair

Certification

Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Certified March 2025

Nitrous Oxide Certification July 2024


Timeline

Dental Assistant

Little Apple Pediatric Dentistry
06.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Dental Hygiene

Kansas State University