JoCee Eldredge
Whitefish,MT
Summary
Dynamic Lead Dental Assistant with extensive experience excelling in patient care and clinical support within fast-paced dental clinic environment. Expertise in managing patient flow, assisting with procedures, and fostering team collaboration ensuring high-quality results. Seeking to transition into a new field by leveraging these skills to contribute to dynamic team environment.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
One Dental Care Center
03.2023 - Current
- Took photos and scanned for Invisalign and all other appliances and restorations for enhanced productivity.
- Worked chairside in all procedures assisting the doctor to ensure efficient, speedy, and consistent treatment.
- Trained new dental assistants on all procedures, office protocols, and best practices to ensure consistent service quality.
- Collaborated with the dental team to improve workflow and enhance patient care delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of treatment rooms, following strict sterilization protocols.
- Monitored and documented patient progress, updating records accurately for comprehensive care.
- Implemented efficient inventory management systems, reducing supply shortages and enhancing workflow.
- Supported dental procedures by preparing instruments and materials in advance of treatments.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Mentored junior dental assistants, sharing valuable knowledge to strengthen the overall quality of the team''s performance.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of dental procedures and answering questions with patience.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and ensure operational efficiency.
- Coordinated patient appointments to optimize scheduling efficiency and enhance patient flow in the clinic.
- Assisted in implementing sterilization protocols to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Lead Dental Assistant
Quartz Creek Dental
2021 - 2023
- Packed, organized, and assisted for Sleep Dentistry with KOS in Whitefish monthly.
- Communicated effectively with patients to alleviate concerns and enhance comfort during procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Improved practice workflow by efficiently setting up and breaking down dental operatories before and after each procedure.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
Lead Dental Assistant
Montana Dental Group
2019 - 2021
- Trained new dental assistants on office protocols and best practices to ensure consistent service quality.
- Communicated effectively with patients to alleviate concerns and enhance comfort during procedures.
- Promoted teamwork among staff, enhancing communication and cooperation in patient care efforts.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering a welcoming environment that encouraged return visits.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Education
Clayton College of Natural Health
01-2005
High School Diploma -
Powell County
Deer Lodge, MT01-1999
Skills
- Complex Problem-solving
- Dental staff support
- Chairside assistance
- Taking X-rays
- Team collaboration abilities
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control procedures
- Orthodontic support
- Stress management techniques
- Sterilization techniques
Certification
- Certified Reiki Practitioner I, II, and III
- Certified Theta Healer
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Certified QHHT Hypnosis
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
One Dental Care Center
03.2023 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
Quartz Creek Dental
2021 - 2023
Lead Dental Assistant
Montana Dental Group
2019 - 2021
Clayton College of Natural Health
High School Diploma -
Powell County