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Kentara Jones

Jupiter,FL

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented Dental Assistant with 6 years of hands-on experience supporting general and specialty dental practices. Skilled in chairside assisting, patient care, sterilization protocols, and dental software. Known for excellent patient communication, efficiency, and maintaining a clean, safe clinical environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Dental team abacoa
Jupiter, Florida
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisted dentists during examinations, restorative, surgical, and cosmetic procedures
  • Prepared treatment rooms, instruments, and materials following strict infection control guidelines

Took and processed digital X-rays while ensuring patient comfort and safety

Educated patients on oral hygiene, post-operative care, and treatment plans

Maintained accurate patient records and charting in dental software

Managed sterilization of instruments and maintained OSHA/HIPAA compliance

Supported front office duties including scheduling and patient check-in when needed

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
Kokomo, Indiana
01.2023 - 09.2025
  • Chairside Assisting (General & Specialty Dentistry)

Patient Preparation & Education

Infection Control & Sterilization (OSHA/HIPAA compliant)

Digital X-rays & Imaging

Dental Charting & Treatment Notes

Instrument Setup & Breakdown

Four-Handed Dentistry

Dental Software (Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental – if applicable)

Appointment Scheduling & Front Desk Support

Team Collaboration & Time Management

Dental Assistant

Hometown dentistry
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
10.2019 - 10.2021
  • Provided chairside assistance for cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, and root canals

Mixed dental materials and prepared impressions and molds

Helped create a calm, positive experience for anxious patients

Monitored and restocked dental supplies

Assisted with lab work and temporary restorations

Education

Okeechobee High
Okeechobee, FL

Skills

  • Strong attention to detail and patient-focused approach

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Reliable, adaptable, and able to thrive in fast-paced environments

Certification

  • Radiology
  • Dental assistant
  • Phlebotomy

Languages

English
Full Professional

Affiliations

  • Golfing

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dental team abacoa
01.2024 - Current

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
01.2023 - 09.2025

Dental Assistant

Hometown dentistry
10.2019 - 10.2021

Okeechobee High
Kentara Jones