Jenny Van Slyke
West Linn,OR
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Clear Choice, skilled in four-handed dentistry and patient record management. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and education on oral hygiene. Committed to maintaining sterilization protocols and optimizing inventory, contributing to a safe and efficient dental practice.
Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with dental teams. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Clear Choice
Portland
09.2017 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Maintained sterilization protocols for instruments and equipment to ensure safety.
- Supported dentists by providing chairside assistance during various treatments.
- Managed patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of information.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient interaction and clinical procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Dental Assistant
Washington Square Dental
Tigard, OR
03.2006 - 12.2017
- Adapted quickly to new technologies and dental software systems for scheduling and billing.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
Education
Dental Assisting
Apollo College
Portland, ORSkills
- Sterilization protocols
- Chairside assistance
- Patient record management
- Oral hygiene education
- Staff training
- Infection control practices
- Four-handed dentistry
- Treatment procedure explanation
- Dental impression creation
- Inventory management
- Appointment scheduling
- Insurance claims processing
- Equipment preparation
- Safety compliance standards
- Clinical documentation
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Equipment sterilization
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Cross-training capabilities
- First aid training
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Clear Choice
09.2017 - Current
Dental Assistant
Washington Square Dental
03.2006 - 12.2017
Dental Assisting
Apollo College