Jornae Story
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Lancaster Family Smiles, skilled in digital X-ray proficiency and patient education. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and meticulous instrument sterilization. Committed to improving office efficiency and fostering a welcoming environment, contributing to a positive reputation and patient retention.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Lancaster Family Smiles
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted with patient intake and appointment scheduling to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and ensuring necessary supplies were available.
- Supported dental procedures by providing chairside assistance to the dentist during treatments.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene practices to promote health awareness.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with privacy regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline office operations and improve patient experience.
- Conducted inventory management for dental supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and stay updated on industry best practices.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
Dental Assistant
Lancaster Family Dentistry
2021 - 2022
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
- Increased office efficiency by maintaining patient records with up-to-date information.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing timely assistance during complex dental procedures.
- Contributed to clinic's reputation for excellence by consistently receiving positive patient feedback.
- Improved patient care with meticulous attention to instrument sterilization and preparation.
- Collaborated with dental team to develop treatment plans, ensuring patient needs were met comprehensively.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling, reducing wait times and enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Participated in community outreach programs, educating public on importance of dental health.
- Streamlined digital x-ray processing, reducing wait time for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Implemented waste reduction initiatives in clinic, promoting environmental sustainability.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
- Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
Education
Dental Assistant -
Pci Health Training Center
Richardson, TX02.2020
High School Diploma -
Wilmer Hutchins High School
Hutchins, TX05.2012
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- X-ray processing
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Patient scheduling
- Cross-training capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient relations
- Impression taking skills
- Treatment room breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient education
- Dental material handling
- Sanitation protocols
- Electronic charting
- Patient services
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- First aid training
- Restorative procedures
- Oral surgery assistance
- Inventory management
- Dental staff assistance
- Dental staff support
- Knowledgeable in software
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Restorative dentistry
- Patient care coordination
- Dental software management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Restorative dentistry support
- Continuing education commitment
- Clinical support
- Oral surgery
- Patient counseling
- Dental records
- Pediatric dental care
- Medical records management
- Data confidentiality measures
- Patient record maintenance
- Patient intake procedures
- Procedure support
- Patient data gathering
- Dental office administration
- Periodontal treatment assistance
- Dental impression specialist
- Dental terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- Prosthodontic treatment support
- Dental procedure preparation
- Four-handed procedures
- Taking X-rays
- Infection control procedures
- Patient records gathering
- Instrument preparation
- Oral health education
- Oral X-rays
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Periodontics
- Chairside assistance
- Oral healthcare
- Exam room setups
- Radiography safety
- Surgical setup
- Stress management techniques
- Dental hygiene
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Instrument selection
- Patient schedule management
- Chair-side support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Lancaster Family Smiles
03.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Lancaster Family Dentistry
2021 - 2022
Dental Assistant -
Pci Health Training Center
High School Diploma -
Wilmer Hutchins High School