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Jennifer Hackworth

Fredericksburg,Virginia

Summary

Precise Dental Assistant dedicated to enhancing patient experience by applying excellent communication skills, effective problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. In-depth knowledge of preparing patients and tools for various dental procedures. Offering hands-on expertise in sustaining patient comfort.

Work History

Dental Assistant Intern

Hilltop Dental Studio
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Prepared dental rooms and materials.
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Operated the iTero scanner for orthodontics treatment and same-day crowns.

Dental Assistant Intern

Fredericksburg Orthodontics
07.2023 - 07.2023
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Provided hands-on treatment by placing brackets and o-ties.
  • Kept work areas clean, sanitized and organized to minimize infection risk.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Educated patients on healthy habits for maintaining their orthodontic appliances.

Dental Assistant Intern

Red Apple Pediatrics
06.2023 - 06.2023
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Kept work areas clean, sanitized and organized to minimize infection risk.
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Accurately entered patient clinical data into computer to update charts.

Dental Assistant Intern

Stafford Oral Surgery
06.2023 - 06.2023
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Prepared dental rooms and materials.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for endo procedures and oral surgery.
  • Provided diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for bone grafts
  • Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.

Education

Dental Assisting Certificate - Dental Assisting

Germanna Community College
Locust Grove, VA
12.2023

Skills

  • Computer Proficiency
  • Dental Examination
  • Infection Control Policies
  • Restorative Procedures
  • Customer Service Skills
  • Taking X-Rays
  • Strong Writing and Verbal Skills
  • Temporary Restorations

Timeline

Dental Assistant Intern

Hilltop Dental Studio
09.2023 - 10.2023

Dental Assistant Intern

Fredericksburg Orthodontics
07.2023 - 07.2023

Dental Assistant Intern

Red Apple Pediatrics
06.2023 - 06.2023

Dental Assistant Intern

Stafford Oral Surgery
06.2023 - 06.2023

Dental Assisting Certificate - Dental Assisting

Germanna Community College

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