Joslynn Najera
Brownfield
Summary
Patient-oriented dental assistant bringing several years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Parkview Pediatric Dentistry
Lubbock
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted pediatric dentists during examinations and procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments for patient care.
- Educated parents and children on oral hygiene best practices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
- Assisted orthodontist in selecting, preparing, and placing orthodontic appliances.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene strategies related to orthodontic care.
- Take intraoral pictures and measurements before early orthodontic procedures
- Take CBCT scans and intraoral scans to send off to specialists/laboratory
Registered Dental Assistant
Kids Dentistree
Lubbock
02.2021 - 07.2024
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- 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.
- Provided comfort to patients, reducing anxiety through friendly interactions.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding treatment plans and appointments.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant -
West Texas Dental Assisting
10.2021 - 12.2021
Brownfield High School
Brownfield, TXSkills
- X-ray imaging
- Orthodontic appliance preparation
- Instrument sterilization
- Coronal polishing certification
- Sealant certification
- Assist General anesthesia at convenient children’s hospital
- CPR certified
- N2O certified
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Parkview Pediatric Dentistry
07.2024 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant -
West Texas Dental Assisting
10.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Dental Assistant
Kids Dentistree
02.2021 - 07.2024
Brownfield High School