Jennifer Cude
Boerne,TX
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant delivering exceptional support for exams and restorative procedures. Enhanced patient care through expertise in chairside assistance, digital radiography, and infection control while ensuring meticulous organization of patient records.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Premier Dental
Boerne, Texas
12.2022 - 03.2026
- Supported premier dental dentists during exams and restorative procedures.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Assisted the dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Recorded patient histories and updated charts in office systems.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Captured digital x-rays and organized imaging files for review.
- Prepared treatment rooms with sterilized instruments and dental supplies.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Sterilized equipment and maintained infection control standards throughout clinic.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for the next patient.
- Arranged dental instruments and equipment in an orderly manner before procedures to ensure efficiency.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow at Premier Dental.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
Dental Assistant
Leon Springs Family Dental
Leon Springs, TX
01.2016 - 04.2021
Dental Assistant
Dental Partners
San Antonio, Texas
01.2013 - 01.2021
- Facilitated dental operations by delivering temporary staffing solutions to multiple offices, maintaining continuity of care and service delivery.
Dental Assistant
Alamo Heights Dental
San Antonio, Texas
03.2014 - 04.2016
Skills
- Chairside support
- X-ray imaging
- Infection control
- Treatment room setup
- Dental charting
- Patient scheduling
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Premier Dental
12.2022 - 03.2026
Dental Assistant
Leon Springs Family Dental
01.2016 - 04.2021
Dental Assistant
Alamo Heights Dental
03.2014 - 04.2016
Dental Assistant
Dental Partners
01.2013 - 01.2021