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Jordan Caylor

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Dynamic Lead Expanded Functions Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Dr. Walton & Dr. Walker Family Dentistry. Expert in restorative procedures and patient care excellence, enhancing patient flow and satisfaction. Proven ability to manage dental emergencies and maintain infection control protocols, fostering a safe and efficient practice environment.

Work History

Lead Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Dr.Walton & Dr.Walker Family Dentistry
Greenwood, IN
  • Assisted in preparing treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness and organization for efficient patient flow.
  • Supported dentists during procedures by providing necessary instruments and materials promptly.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene practices to promote preventive care and improve health outcomes.
  • Managed appointment scheduling, optimizing patient access and minimizing wait times effectively.
  • Performed radiographic imaging, adhering to safety protocols while ensuring high-quality diagnostic images.
  • Maintained accurate patient records, documenting treatment plans and progress notes for continuity of care.
  • Collaborated with dental team to streamline workflows, enhancing overall practice efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by effectively addressing concerns and answering questions about dental treatments.
  • Supported dentist during oral surgeries, ensuring proper instrument preparation and sterilization procedures were followed.
  • Built strong rapport with patients through empathetic communication skills, fostering trust in dental care providers.

Lead Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
Indianapolis, IN
  • Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices to ensure consistency in service delivery.
  • Skillfully managed dental emergencies, stabilizing patients and coordinating appropriate follow-up care.
  • Increased efficiency in the dental office by assisting with chairside duties such as taking impressions and fabricating temporary crowns.
  • Expanded knowledge of dental techniques and advancements by attending continuing education courses, applying new learnings to daily practice.
  • Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, safeguarding the health of patients and staff.
  • Conducted pre-operative assessments of patients'' medical history to minimize risks associated with anesthesia administration during dental procedures.
  • Assisted dentists in complex procedures, ensuring efficient and high-quality treatment outcomes.

Lead Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Dr.Carol Lerner
Indianapolis, IN
  • Ensured smooth operation of dental practice by performing routine maintenance on equipment, identifying issues early on to prevent costly repairs.
  • Managed patient records with attention to detail, updating medical histories and inputting relevant information into the practice management software system.
  • Played key role in emergency dental care by quickly responding to urgent patient needs and assisting in providing immediate treatment.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

IU School of Dentistry
Indianapolis, IN
  • Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
  • Assisted in coronal polishing.
  • Optimized inventory management by maintaining accurate records of supplies and equipment usage, minimizing waste, and ordering necessary materials in a timely manner.
  • Provided comprehensive oral hygiene education for patients, promoting long-term dental health.
  • Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Managed patient records with attention to detail, updating medical histories and inputting relevant information into the practice management software system.
  • Ensured smooth operation of dental practice by performing routine maintenance on equipment, identifying issues early on to prevent costly repairs.

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Murphys Landing Family Dental
  • Assisted in patient care and management during dental procedures.
  • Operated dental radiography equipment to capture diagnostic images.
  • Maintained infection control protocols and sanitized dental instruments.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
  • Collaborated with dentists to prepare treatment plans and clinical notes.
  • Ensured accurate inventory management of dental supplies and materials.
  • Assisted dentists in complex procedures, ensuring efficient and high-quality treatment outcomes.
  • Took Number x-rays per week.
  • Contributed to decrease in patient wait times by efficiently managing preparation and cleanup of treatment areas.
  • Facilitated smoother workflow within dental office by maintaining organized patient records and scheduling appointments.
  • Played key role in emergency dental care by quickly responding to urgent patient needs and assisting in providing immediate treatment.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
  • Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.

Office Manager

Bloom Dental Group
Greenwood Indiana
  • Managed daily office operations, ensuring smooth workflow and efficiency.
  • Coordinated appointments and scheduling for dental staff and patients.
  • Implemented office procedures to improve patient experience and reduce wait times.
  • Maintained inventory of dental supplies, ensuring availability for clinical staff.
  • Developed patient communication strategies to enhance engagement and retention.
  • Oversaw billing processes, ensuring accuracy in invoicing and payment collection.
  • Collaborated with dental team to streamline administrative processes and optimize productivity.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.

Lead Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Schroeder & Schroeder Dentistry
Indianapolis, IN
  • Assisted in preparing treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness and organization for efficient patient flow.
  • Supported dentists during procedures by providing necessary instruments and materials promptly.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene practices to promote preventive care and improve health outcomes.
  • Managed appointment scheduling, optimizing patient access and minimizing wait times effectively.

Lead Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Kolman Dental
Broad Ripple, Indiana
  • Assisted in patient intake, ensuring accurate medical histories and dental records.
  • Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and maintaining cleanliness standards.
  • Supported dentists during procedures by providing necessary tools and materials promptly.
  • Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices for improved outcomes.
  • Managed patient scheduling to optimize appointment flow and reduce wait times effectively.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.

Education

Expanded Functions -

IU School of Dentistry
Indianapolis, IN
2017

Associate of Science - Dental Assistant

Kaplan College
Indianapolis, IN
2016

Skills

  • Restorative procedures
  • Temporary crown fabrication
  • Sealant application
  • Patient care excellence
  • Dental radiography proficiency
  • Impression taking
  • Infection control protocols
  • Digital dental records
  • Chair-side support
  • Restoration placement
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Patient flow management
  • Supply ordering
  • Dental staff support
  • Insurance verification
  • Document management
  • Procedure support
  • Payment collections
  • Dental billing

Timeline

Lead Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Dr.Walton & Dr.Walker Family Dentistry

Lead Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental

Lead Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Dr.Carol Lerner

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

IU School of Dentistry

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Murphys Landing Family Dental

Office Manager

Bloom Dental Group

Lead Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Schroeder & Schroeder Dentistry

Lead Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Kolman Dental

Expanded Functions -

IU School of Dentistry

Associate of Science - Dental Assistant

Kaplan College

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