Jennifer Pabon
Oceanside
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Registered Dental Assistant with over 9 years of experience in orthodontic, pediatric, and general dentistry. Expertise in Invisalign procedures, iTero scanning, digital radiography, and orthodontic assisting, complemented by a strong commitment to patient education and care. Demonstrated ability to excel in fast-paced clinical environments while ensuring workflow efficiency and high-quality patient experiences. Proficient in managing front and back office responsibilities, fostering team coordination, and providing Spanish translation services for diverse patient populations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant (Temp)
Hurst Orthodontics
- Assisted with orthodontic procedures including bonding, wires, and adjustments
- Completed Invisalign refinements and attachments
- Took impressions and fabricated retainers
- Assisted with permanent lingual retainers
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-op instructions
- On-Demand
Registered Dental Assistant
Private Pediatric & Orthodontic Practice
North County San Diego
11.2023 - Current
- Assist with pediatric and orthodontic procedures in a fast-paced clinical setting
- Perform sealants, fluoride, varnish, coronal polishing, and SDF applications
- Assist with fillings, crowns, space maintainers, and nitrous oxide procedures
- Capture panoramic, lateral ceph, and Nomad X-rays
- Perform iTero scans and take intraoral/extraoral photographs
- Deliver Invisalign attachments and assist with refinements
- Fabricate retainers and nightguards
- Provide post-operative and oral hygiene instructions
- Support patient flow, scheduling, insurance verification, and charting
- Perform sterilization and operatory setup/breakdown
- Provide Spanish translation for patients and families
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Pendleton Family Dental
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Supervised and mentored orthodontic staff
- Assisted with bonding, brackets, spacers, wires, and orthodontic adjustments
- Completed Invisalign attachments and refinements
- Performed iTero scans, records, panoramic X-rays, and patient photography
- Fabricated Hawleys and Trutain retainers
- Managed orthodontic emergencies and patient education
- Maintained sterilization, inventory, and lab coordination
- Utilized Dolphin Imaging and orthodontic charting systems
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Captain Floss Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted with orthodontic procedures, records, and patient care
- Took panoramic and lateral ceph X-rays
- Performed intraoral and extraoral photography
- Assisted with Invisalign refinements and orthodontic appliances
- Maintained sterilization and operatory efficiency
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and appliance care
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Hans Orthodontics
Vista, CA
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Assisted with orthodontic procedures and Invisalign treatment
- Performed iTero scans, impressions, and retainer fabrication
- Took panoramic and cephalometric X-rays
- Managed patient charting and records
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and appliance care
- Maintained sterilization and operatory efficiency
Dental Assistant
Todd S. Adams DDS
Sunnyvale, CA
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Assisted with fillings, crowns, root canals, implants, extractions, and bone grafts
- Performed digital and panoramic X-rays
- Assisted hygiene with deep cleanings and perio charting
- Maintained sterilization and operatory setup
Dental Assistant
Pakash Advani DDS
Sunnyvale, CA
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Assisted with restorative and hygiene procedures
- Performed coronal polishing and sterilization
- Created bleaching trays and nightguards
- Maintained Dentrix charting and clinical setup
Education
Registered Dental Assistant Certificate - RDA
Kaplan College
Vista, CA01.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
San Marcos High School
01.2014
Skills
- Expertise in Invisalign adjustments
- ITero Scanning
- Orthodontic Bonding & Archwire Changes
- Elastics Placement
- Panoramic, Lateral Ceph & Nomad X-Rays
- SDF, Fluoride & Varnish Application
- Retainer & Nightguard Fabrication
- Sterilization & Tray Setup
- Chart Updating & Clinical Documentation
- Insurance Verification & Scheduling
- Dolphin Imaging, Dentrix & Viewpoint
- Spanish Translation for Patients
- Orthodontic bonding
- Orthodontic archwire changes
- Elastics placement
- Chart updating
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
- CPR
- Dental Radiology
- Coronal Polishing
- Pit & Fissure Sealants
- Infection Control & HIPAA
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Private Pediatric & Orthodontic Practice
11.2023 - Current
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Pendleton Family Dental
07.2022 - 12.2023
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Captain Floss Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics
09.2021 - 06.2022
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Hans Orthodontics
07.2017 - 03.2020
Dental Assistant
Todd S. Adams DDS
02.2017 - 07.2017
Dental Assistant
Pakash Advani DDS
08.2016 - 02.2017
Orthodontic Assistant (Temp)
Hurst Orthodontics
High School Diploma - undefined
San Marcos High School
Registered Dental Assistant Certificate - RDA
Kaplan College