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Jordan Thomas
Spanish Fork,Utah
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Summary
Motivated and hardworking dental assistant with 2 years of customer service and retail experience plus 2 years of dental assisting experience (1 year internship + 1 year employed). Skilled in assisting with a wide variety of dental procedures, patient communication, scheduling, and treatment planning. Looking for a dental assisting position with more hours while continuing toward a future career in dental hygiene.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Cascade Family Dental
Spanish Fork, Utah
05.2025 - Current
- Assist dentist during procedures including root canals, crowns, fillings, extractions, dentures, veneers, implants, and orthodontic procedures
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments to ensure readiness for procedures
- Take and update patient records and information
- Explained procedures and treatment plans to patients, enhancing their understanding and comfort
- Schedule appointments and manage patient flow
- Collect payments and help patients understand financial options
- Supported patients during procedures, fostering a calming environment to alleviate anxiety
- Work closely with the dental team in a fast-paced office
Dental Assistant Intern
Cascade Family Dental
Spanish Fork, UT
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Mastered chairside assisting techniques to support efficient dental office workflow
- Observed and practiced sterilization and infection control procedures
- Learned how to clean and sterilize correctly
- Organized supplies and prepared treatment rooms to ensure readiness for patient care
- Cultivated strong communication and teamwork skills to enhance patient interactions
- Practiced proper cleaning and sterilization techniques in a dental setting
Retail Associate / Cashier
Preloved
Spanish Fork, Utah
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Guided customers through purchases and addressed inquiries about booth items
- Assisted customers with purchases, questions, and booth items
- Assisted vendors and customers in a fast-paced retail environment
- Sorted, restocked, and organized vendor booth items to ensure product availability
- Organized merchandise and maintained clean, appealing displays
- Helped sort, restock, and manage vendor booth items throughout the store
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient daily operations
Education
Dental Hygiene Pre Requisites
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT 05.2025 - 05.2026
High School Diploma -
Salem Hills High School
Salem, UT 08.2021 - 05.2025
Skills
- Chairside Dental Assisting
- Root Canals, Crowns, Fillings & Extractions
- Dentures, Veneers, Implants & Orthodontics
- Dental X-Rays & Charting
- Sterilization & Infection Control
- Instrument Preparation & Procedure Setup
- Impression Taking / Digital Scanning
- Treatment Planning & Patient Education
- Scheduling & Front Office Support
- Payment Collection & Customer Service
- Insurance Verification
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Open Dental & DS Core
- Teamwork & Multitasking
- Organization & Time Management
Certification
CPR/BLS
Dental Software
- Open Dental
- DS Core
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Cascade Family Dental
05.2025 - Current
Dental Hygiene Pre Requisites
Utah Valley University
05.2025 - 05.2026
Dental Assistant Intern
Cascade Family Dental
05.2024 - 05.2025
Retail Associate / Cashier
Preloved
01.2023 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Salem Hills High School
08.2021 - 05.2025