JENNIFER Sampson
Jacksonville,NC
Summary
Highly skilled Expanded Functions Dental Assistant with over 25 years of experience. Certified and trained through the Navy. Proficient in placing restorations,Coronal polishing ensuring optimal patient comfort. Strong knowledge of Dental materials and instruments. Proficient knowledge in specialty areas such as Endodontic,Oral Surgery,and Periodontic.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EFDA
AMG Health Care
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
HYGIENE Assistant
Miller and Associates
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted doctors and hygienists during root canals, cavity fillings and wisdom teeth extraction.
- Reviewed patient charts upon arrival and prepared procedure room based on unique customer needs.
- Managed hygienist schedules with calendaring software to maintain steady patient flow.
- Prepared patient for x-rays and gathered x-ray films.
- Prepared procedure rooms and tray setups for hygienists and doctors before starting dental procedures.
- Complied with OSHA and corporate safety policies and standards.
- Arranged and organized dental equipment and instrumentation according to guidelines established by ADA.
- Administered routine dental hygiene procedures and treatments.
- Monitored and updated hygiene schedules by rescheduling appointments and scheduling new appointments.
- Provided excellent customer service to Type and Type people through positive patient relations and explanation of dental procedures.
- Adhered to confidentiality laws established by State and federal government regarding HIPAA.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
Education
Dental Assistant -
Eastech
Virginia Beach, VASkills
Tactical Multi tasking effective at handling multiple tasks such as patient care, schedule managing,dental preparation, placement of restorations,coronal polishing,documents management,and different areas of specialty
Certification
Xray
EFDA
Timeline
HYGIENE Assistant
Miller and Associates
10.2023 - Current
EFDA
AMG Health Care
Dental Assistant -
Eastech
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