Tanya Jonson
Camrose,AB
Summary
Cutting-edge Dental Hygienist with latest training and real-world experience. Skilled at dental cleanings and patient education. Well versed in all aspects of dental office operations with 22years of experience as a Registered Dental Assistant and 3 years experience as a Registered Dental hygienist. I'm quick to build relationships with patients and successful at working with teammates to achieve patient care goals.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside
Dr. Shane Ashton
Camrose, AB
05.2014 - 04.2021
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, oral surgery and crown and bridge.
- Lead Infection Prevention and Control administrator, educated colleagues on new protocol for infection control and Covid 19 protocol.
- Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
Register Dental Assistant-Chairside
Dr. Karen Marcos
Leduc, AB
02.1999 - 04.2021
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene instruction, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside
Dr. Neal Palmer
Camrose, AB
04.2010 - 07.2017
- Performed general chair-side duties for Orthodontist.
- Assisted with cementation procedures for direct bonding of brackets, appliances and lingual wires.
- Assisted with wire changes.
- Inserted Essix retainers
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside
Dr. Darren Brooks
Camrose, AB
02.2000 - 04.2010
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, oral surgery and crown and bridge procedures.
- Performed chair-side duties for implant placement and restoration procedures.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene instruction, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Education
Dental Hygiene
Canadian National Institute of Health
Ottawa, ON09.2022
Land Administration
Olds College
Olds, AB09.2011
Dental Assisting
KDM Dental Assisting College
Edmonton, AB02.1999
Administrative Assistant
Career College
Edmonton, AB09.1995
High School Diploma -
Wetaskiwin Composite High School
Wetaskiwin, AB06.1994
Skills
- Preliminary Impressions
- Patient Flow Management
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Treatment Planning
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Detail-Oriented
- Relationship Building
- Personable Communication
Accomplishments
- Lead Dental Assistant with development, implementation and education of new Covid 19 sterilization protocols.
- Received my Orthodontic module from U of A, 2001
- Attended Las Vegas Institute of Cosmetic Dentistry in 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006.
- Became Invisalign Certified in New York, 2005
- Attended Great Lakes Education Center, Advanced Cerec Course, Detroit 2004
- Attended Ickert Teaching Center Comprehensive Implant Dentistry, Level I, Langley, BC, 2011
- Volunteered with Kindness in Action International Dental Aid Trip, Guatemala, 2002
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- Land Administrator
- RDH- Dental Hygiene Student
Relaxing with my family and being active outdoors.
I enjoy relaxing with my family by doing puzzles or cooking. Being active outdoors is one of our favorite things to do whether it be going for a walk around our trail system, running ultramarathon relay races or obstacle course racing.
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside
Dr. Shane Ashton
05.2014 - 04.2021
Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside
Dr. Neal Palmer
04.2010 - 07.2017
Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside
Dr. Darren Brooks
02.2000 - 04.2010
Register Dental Assistant-Chairside
Dr. Karen Marcos
02.1999 - 04.2021
Dental Hygiene
Canadian National Institute of Health
Land Administration
Olds College
Dental Assisting
KDM Dental Assisting College
Administrative Assistant
Career College
High School Diploma -
Wetaskiwin Composite High School