Jocelyn Estrella
Dyer,IN
Summary
Spirited Expanded Functions Dental Assistant with four and a half years of experience. Clear understanding of dental procedures and some front desk training. Driven to provide the best patient care possible. Dedicated to maintaining an efficient workflow. Responsible decision maker, trustworthy, and flexible.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Peterson Family Dental
12.2023 - Current
- Greet and direct patients from waiting room to operatory
- Fabricate and place temporary crowns and bridges
- Place Class I-V composite and temporary restorations
- Tray setup, room break down and set up
- General chairside assisting
- Sealants
- Alginate impressions/ Stone pour ups
- X-rays
- Sterilization/Sanitation
- Keep a clean, sanitary environment for patients and fellow coworkers.
Lead Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Colby Dental (P1 Dental Partners)
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Greet and direct patients from waiting room to operatory
- Manage office and dental supplies ordering
- PrimeScan 3D scanner
- SureSmile/Invisalign
- Fabricate and place temporary crowns and bridges
- Fabricate retainers
- Place Class I-V composite and temporary restorations
- Tray setup, room break down and set up
- General chairside assisting
- Sealants
- Alginate impressions/ Stone pour ups
- X-rays
- Sterilization/Sanitation
- Maintenance for AutoClave
- Keep a clean, sanitary environment for patients and fellow coworkers.
Dental Assistant
HealthLinc
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Greet and direct patients from waiting room to operatory
- Tray setup, room break down and set up
- Chair side assistance during exams, extractions, fillings, root canals, dentures, and crowns
- Charting and setting up treatment plan
- Sealants (familiar with using isolite isolation)
- Alginate impressions/ Stone pour ups
- X-rays
- Sterilization/Sanitation
- Maintenance for AutoClave and Statim sterilizer
- Keep a clean, sanitary environment for patients and fellow coworkers.
Dental Assistant
NorthShore Health Center
08.2018 - 09.2018
- Greet patients and direct them from waiting room to designated room
- Tray set up
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily
- X-rays
- Chairside assistance during extractions and fillings
- Room break down and set up
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Education
Pre-Dental Hygiene -
Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN06.2026
Pre-Dental Hygiene/Early Childhood Education -
Ivy Tech Community College
Crown Point, IN12.2022
Smiles on Broadway EFDA Program
Crown Point, I04.2021
St. John Dental Assistant School
St. John, IN08.2018
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and timeliness
- Willingness to learn
- Outstanding teamwork skills
- Familiar with using MediaDent, Dentrix, and Dentrix Ascend
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Certified in expanded functions
- Dental radiography license
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Peterson Family Dental
12.2023 - Current
Lead Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Colby Dental (P1 Dental Partners)
08.2021 - 12.2023
Dental Assistant
HealthLinc
11.2018 - 08.2021
Dental Assistant
NorthShore Health Center
08.2018 - 09.2018
Pre-Dental Hygiene -
Indiana University Northwest
Pre-Dental Hygiene/Early Childhood Education -
Ivy Tech Community College
Smiles on Broadway EFDA Program
St. John Dental Assistant School
- CPR Certified
- Certified in expanded functions
- Dental radiography license
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