JESSICA BROWN
Victoria,Canada
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, prophylaxis, appliance fabrication, and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Dental Assistant
Victoria Oral Surgery
03.2023 - Current
- Assistant to Dr. Melo, Dr. Bikey, and Dr. Lee for oral and maxillofacial surgery, oral pathology, and orofacial pain examinations and procedures
- Promoted a positive environment for patients and staff through effective communication and teamwork.
- Provided high-quality pre-surgical consultations, discussing potential risks, benefits, and alternatives with prospective patients.
- Established trustful relationships with patients throughout their treatment journey ensuring consistent care delivery.
- Improved patient comfort by providing oral and emotional support during surgical procedures.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning about new procedures and technologies, staying current with advancements in the field of Oral Surgery.
Certified Dental Assistant
Colwood Dental Group
08.2020 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, endodontic treatment, permanent, and temporary crowns, examinations, and preventive resins.
- Created digital and physical dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- In charge of fabricating essix retainers, bleaching trays, sports guards, and study models for all patients and maintaining lab facilities.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 5-12 procedures daily, in addition to supporting workflow for other dentists and assistants.
- Updated health histories and created chart notes for all patient visits
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing patients, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Freelance Temp Dental Assistant
Colwood Dental Group, Bakerview Dental, Carey On Dental, Parkway Dental
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Assisting dentists and working with team to deliver best possible client care as a non-permanent member of staff
- Arriving to office prepared and punctual to ensure efficiency during day
- Maintaining positive attitude and focus on job at hand while utilizing information and help given
- Keeping up with infection control and sterilization protocols, and leaving rooms stocked with supplies at end of day
- Ensuring proper chart notes are being completed
Receptionist/Certified Dental Assistant
Pacific Rim Dental
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
- Welcomed patients with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying and filing documents.
- Handling cash and debit transactions and performing end of day procedures
- Assist in general dentistry chairside procedures and implant procedures
- Sterilizing instruments and practicing proper universal infection control procedures for safety of patients and dental auxiliary
Certified Dental Assistant
Eagle Creek Village Dental/Otter Point Dental
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Worked at both offices assisting chairside in general dentistry
- Worked with a wide range of dentists and learned many styles of dentistry
- Managing schedule to ensure efficient workflow using Tracker 11 software
- Attended continuing education courses with the team to strengthen effectiveness of care
- Assisted other CDA's with inventory tracking and ordering
- Sterilizing instruments and practicing proper universal infection control procedures for safety of patients and dental auxiliary
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Education
Certified Dental Assistant Program -
Camosun College
Victoria, BC06.2017
Dogwood Diploma -
Belmont Secondary School
Victoria, BC06.2012
Skills
- Team Collaboration and Ability to Work Alone and Self-Directed
- Patient Counseling and Education
- Patient Relations and Rapport Development
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Taking X-Rays
- Patient Schedule Management
- Dental Impressions and Appliance Fabrication
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Dental Assistant
Victoria Oral Surgery
03.2023 - Current
Certified Dental Assistant
Colwood Dental Group
08.2020 - Current
Freelance Temp Dental Assistant
Colwood Dental Group, Bakerview Dental, Carey On Dental, Parkway Dental
10.2019 - 07.2020
Receptionist/Certified Dental Assistant
Pacific Rim Dental
08.2019 - 10.2019
Certified Dental Assistant
Eagle Creek Village Dental/Otter Point Dental
06.2017 - 08.2019
Certified Dental Assistant Program -
Camosun College
Dogwood Diploma -
Belmont Secondary School
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