Jennifer Dunsmore
Broken Arrow,OK
Summary
Reliable Dental Assistant with 4 years of experience efficiently handling light administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with all general & orthodontic procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, organizing and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Griffin Orthodontics
03.2024 - 05.2025
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque, and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Prepped examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
- Set appointments and updated patient records with new data and treatment information using Orthotrac
- Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Perform routine orthodontic adjustments and wire changes as directed
- Assist orthodontist during procedures such as bonding, adjustments, and repairs
- Scanning patients using Itero for new and current Invisalign cases
- Ensuring clinic area was completely stocked at all times
Lead Dental Assistant/Hygiene Assistant
Broken Arrow Dental and Implants
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Performed general chair side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery
- Used Open Dental to document and maintain patient information and health background
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure and pulse
- Staged trays for procedures by arranging instruments and equipment
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions
- Educated patients on presurgical instructions and post-surgical care
- Took and prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot tooth decay and areas needing treatment
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing orders for supplies
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing patients, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads
- Prepared rooms for treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment
- Created dental impressions to make temporary crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics
Dental Assistant
My Dentist
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted dentists during patient examinations and procedures, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow.
- Prepared and sterilized dental instruments and equipment, maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols.
- Took and developed dental radiographs, accurately capturing images for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Provided chairside support to dentists, including passing instruments, suctioning, and providing patient education on oral hygiene practices.
Education
High School / GED - Understanding of Tray Set-Up, Instrument Usage, Sterilization, Fluoride, Radiology, and Pharmacology, CDT Codes, Insurance Verification, Charting, Review pt Health History, and pt Records, Lab Knowledge in Pouring and Trimming Models, Mixing Cements, Impressions, Temporary Crowns, Bleaching Trays, and Cord Packing, Dentrix and Eagle soft software Courses; scheduling, pt rx planning, rx templates, recall procedures, post payments, and insurance
Community Care College
Tulsa, OK11.2021
Skills
- Scheduling Appointments
- Surgical Procedures
- Customer Service
- Dental Procedures
- Instrument Trays
- Vital Signs
- Oral Hygiene
- Digital X-Rays
- Open Dental
- Dentrix
- Supply Ordering
- Organization and prioritization
- Treatment Planning
Certification
- Dental Assistant, 12/01/23
- Certified Dental Assistant - Radiation Health and Safety, 12/01/23
- CPR certfied
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Griffin Orthodontics
03.2024 - 05.2025
Lead Dental Assistant/Hygiene Assistant
Broken Arrow Dental and Implants
07.2022 - 03.2024
Dental Assistant
My Dentist
11.2021 - 06.2022
High School / GED - Understanding of Tray Set-Up, Instrument Usage, Sterilization, Fluoride, Radiology, and Pharmacology, CDT Codes, Insurance Verification, Charting, Review pt Health History, and pt Records, Lab Knowledge in Pouring and Trimming Models, Mixing Cements, Impressions, Temporary Crowns, Bleaching Trays, and Cord Packing, Dentrix and Eagle soft software Courses; scheduling, pt rx planning, rx templates, recall procedures, post payments, and insurance
Community Care College
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