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Jennifer Avila

Colusa

Summary

Dedicated Dental Assistant with proven customer service skills and four years of experience in high-volume retail environments. Strong organizational and prioritization abilities enhance efficiency in fast-paced settings. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and support in dental practices.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Plumas family dentistry
Yuba City
03.2025 - Current
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.

Store Associate

North State Grocery (Sav-mor)
Colusa
12.2020 - Current
  • Design and set up advertising signs and displays of merchandise on bins to attract customers and promote sales
  • Stock shelves, racks, cases and bins with merchandise
  • Compare merchandise invoices to items received to ensure that shipments are correct
  • Itemize and total customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using cash register, and accept cash or charge card for purchases
  • Answer customers' questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selection

Dental Assistant Extern

Gill Dental
Arbuckle
02.2025 - 03.2025
  • Assisted dentists in providing treatment to patients, including taking x-rays and impressions, setting up trays for dental procedures, and sterilizing instruments.
  • Sterilized and disinfected instruments and treatment rooms.
  • Prepared treatment rooms with appropriate instruments before each appointment.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by greeting patients warmly and responding quickly to their needs.

Education

Dental Assistant program -

Carrington College
Sacramento, CA
03.2025

High School Diploma -

Colusa High School
Colusa, CA
05.2020

Skills

  • Tray set up
  • Oral care instruction
  • Organized
  • OSHA compliance
  • Team player
  • Sterilization
  • Patient seating/dismissing
  • Treatment room preparation
  • Matrix band
  • Models pouring/trimming
  • X-ray-intraoral/extraoral
  • Temporary crowns
  • Coronal polishing
  • Pit & fissure sealants
  • Infection control protocol
  • Customer service

Languages

Spanish, Fluent

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Certification

  • Radiology license
  • coronal polishing certification
  • pits and fissures sealant certification

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Plumas family dentistry
03.2025 - Current

Dental Assistant Extern

Gill Dental
02.2025 - 03.2025

Store Associate

North State Grocery (Sav-mor)
12.2020 - Current

Dental Assistant program -

Carrington College

High School Diploma -

Colusa High School

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