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Jordan Bates

Tacoma,WA

Summary

Friendly Dental Assistant with Three years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Traveling Specialty Dental Assistant

Pacific Dental Services
Tacoma, WA
09.2022 - 01.2024
  • Traveled 700 miles a week to 12 different offices
  • Efficiently able to take digital x-rays, CBCT, Pano and Inta orals
  • Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
  • Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
  • Assisted with Tissue/Gum Grafting, Implants, Extraction, Osseous procedures and Crown Lengthening
  • Help Dr perio chart and evaluate recession
  • Take accurate alginate impressions
  • Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.

Dental Assistant

Surprise Lake Dental
Milton, WA
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
  • Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements.
  • Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.

Dental Assistant

Ideal Dental Care
Milton, WA
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
  • Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting

Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA
08-2021

Skills

  • Patient Education
  • Procedure Support
  • Clinical Support
  • Periodontics
  • Chairside Assistance
  • Strong Writing and Verbal Skills

Accomplishments

  • Transforming Lives Award - Presented January 2022

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Traveling Specialty Dental Assistant

Pacific Dental Services
09.2022 - 01.2024

Dental Assistant

Surprise Lake Dental
06.2022 - 09.2022

Dental Assistant

Ideal Dental Care
09.2021 - 06.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting

Bates Technical College
Jordan Bates