Jennifer Blain
Maypearl,TX
Summary
My objective is to seek a position in a reputed dental care facility where all my capabilities, skills, and experience will be highly valuable as a Dental Hygienist.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Ikids Pediatric Dentistry
09.2024 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
- Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Improved patient oral health by conducting thorough dental cleanings and providing personalized home care instructions.
Registered Dental Assistant
Dentistry for Children
07.2013 - 02.2022
- Greet and prepare patients for the Hygienist and / or Doctor for cleanings and procedures
- Provide compassionate care to patients and educate them of brushing and flossing techniques
- Educate patients and or parents in post op procedure care instructions
- Take radiographs and open Dentrix to show the Hygienist or Doctor
- Proficiently arrange dental instruments and materials for chair side procedures
- Buildups/Crowns, Pulpotomy, with oral evacuations of mouth / tongue retractions
- Documentation of dental care services and maintenance of patient charts
- Sterilize instruments and maintain accepted and proper infection control procedures
- Stock dental supplies daily
- Monitor Nitrous Oxide, place dental sealants and coronal polish when assigned by the Dentist as needed
Registered Dental Assistant / Lead Assistant
Monarch Dental
04.2011 - 06.2013
- Prepare and place supply orders for the general dentist on the 1st and 15th of the month maintaining the required budget as set by Corporate
- Receive and verify all shipments and deliveries for accuracy
- Enter and close out purchase orders in the corporate purchase order system
- Send out lab cases at the end of each day
- Check in lab cases and verify for accuracy on a daily basis for various labs
- Send lab invoices to the corporate office by the 3rd of each month
- Supervise dental assistants to ensure all patients are seen in a timely manner
- Ensure all equipment is functioning correctly and if necessary, order maintenance or repairs through appropriate vendors daily
- Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs
- Participate in in-service training, general staff meetings, and clinics
- Chairside assisting including but not limited to Buildups/Crowns, Pulpotomy with oral evacuations of mouth / tongue retractions, root canals, extractions, fillings, temporary crowns, and various other duties as assigned by the Dentist
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
Grand Prairie, TXAssociates - Dental Hygiene
Skills
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
- Periodontal therapy
- Oral cancer screening
- Sealant application
- Patient relationship building
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Periodontal maintenance
- Periodontal evaluation
- Digital radiographs
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Treatment Planning
- Patient education and prophylaxis
- Preventive oral health education
- Fluoride treatments
- Dental prophylaxis
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
- Monitoring Administration of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen inhalation conscious sedation certificate
- Coronal Polishing Certificate
- Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate
- Chairside assisting with General Anesthesia, Intravenous Sedation, and Oral Sedations
- Lead Assistant abilities such as ordering of supplies and budgeting, as well as leadership skills associated with this profession.
- Periodontal therapy and maintenance, prophylaxis and oral cancer screenings
- Dentrix proficient Tarrant County College, Hurst, TX — N2O certification June 14, 2018 Monitoring The Administration of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Certification achieved for a week-long course passed with a score of 92. Tarrant County College, Hurst, TX — Coronal Polishing Certification September 15, 2018 Coronal Polishing Certificate Certification achieved for an 8-hour course passed with a score of 92. Tarrant County College, Hurst, TX — Pit and Fissure Sealant Certification November 16. 2018 Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate Certification achieved for an 8-hour course passed with a score 91. Concorde Career College, Arlington, TX — Registered Dental Assistant Certification
Additional Information
- AWARDS , President’s List and Dean’s List 2022-2024 Concorde Career College Dental Assistant Excellence Award in 2010 Concorde Career College Valedictorian Award 2010 January 2010 - August 2010 Registered Dental Assistant Certificate GPA of 4.O Graduated as Valedictorian for the Class of 2010
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Ikids Pediatric Dentistry
09.2024 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Dentistry for Children
07.2013 - 02.2022
Registered Dental Assistant / Lead Assistant
Monarch Dental
04.2011 - 06.2013
Associates - Dental Hygiene
Associates of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
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