JESSICA HUDSON
Roanoke,VA
Summary
Diligent Dental Assistant with solid background in pediatric dental care. Assisted in numerous successful procedures by ensuring children felt comfortable and safe. Demonstrated expertise in dental radiography and patient education.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Roanoke Pediatric Dentistry
Roanoke, VA
05.2024 - Current
- Perform corneal polishing procedures with precision and attention to detail
- Capture diagnostic-quality dental x-rays using digital and traditional equipment
- Provide chairside assistance during complex dental surgeries and procedures
- Support dentists during routine treatments including fillings, crown preparations, and extractions
- Assist with specialized procedures for patients under various forms of sedation
- Monitor and record vital signs of sedated patients during procedures
- Prepare and maintain sterile surgical environments and instrumentation
- Manage dental materials and equipment required for various procedures
- Document treatment information accurately in patient records
- Follow all safety protocols and infection control procedures.
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Kids First Dental
Roanoke, VA
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Guiding patients in proper dental hygiene, cleanings for pediatric patients, arranging patient appointments, keeping proper records of treatments, taking and processing x-rays, sterilizing dental equipment.
- Working with patients to make them feel comfortable in the dental chair, compassionately preparing them for procedures and treatments.
- Assisting dentist by providing them with equipment during procedures.
Montessori Teacher
Salem Montessori School
Salem, VA
03.2012 - 07.2022
- Developed individualized learning plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Facilitated hands-on activities that fostered cognitive and social development.
- Implemented positive discipline strategies to promote a respectful classroom environment.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational progress and wellbeing.
- • Utilize strong time management and prioritization skills and the ability to effectively and efficiently complete multiple tasks within designated time frames.
- Promoted a culture of collaboration, curiosity, empathy, respect within the classroom setting by modeling these values during interactions with students.
- Provided nurturing and stimulating educational environment for 16 students.
Education
Completed Program -
Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy, LLC
Salem, VA07.2022
Infant-Toddler Montessori Certified - undefined
Virginia Center for Montessori Studies
Richmond, VA06.2012
Skills
- Patience
- Communication
- Organization
- Compassion
- Leadership
Timeline
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Roanoke Pediatric Dentistry
05.2024 - Current
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Kids First Dental
07.2022 - 05.2024
Montessori Teacher
Salem Montessori School
03.2012 - 07.2022
Infant-Toddler Montessori Certified - undefined
Virginia Center for Montessori Studies
Completed Program -
Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy, LLC