JESSICA GASCON
Riverside
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Victoria Village Dentistry, skilled in digital X-ray proficiency and equipment sterilization. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective oral hygiene education and strong team collaboration. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Victoria Village Dentistry
07.2023 - 03.2025
- Assisted dentists during procedures, ensuring smooth workflow and patient comfort.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and maintaining cleanliness standards.
- Managed patient records using electronic dental software, enhancing data accuracy.
- Informed patients about treatment plans and post-procedure care instructions effectively.
- Conducted preliminary assessments, including taking medical histories and vital signs.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Collaborated with team members to improve clinic efficiency and patient satisfaction initiatives.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices to promote preventive care routines.
Dental Assistant
Parissa Djafari D.D.S
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Monitored inventory levels of dental supplies, facilitating timely reordering processes.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Dental Assistant
Dentisrty 4 Kids
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- worked with children
Dental Assistant
Aliso Niguel Dental
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Education
High School Diploma -
Capistrano Valley High School
Mission Viejo, CADental Assistant Diploma -
Everest College
Anaheim, CASkills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment scheduling
- Oral hygiene education
- Dental staff support
- Emergency response preparedness
- HIPAA compliance
- OSHA regulations
Accomplishments
- Improved patient education by working with dentists to create patient education program covering general dental hygiene and post-surgical care.
- Mentored over 2 dental assistants.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- CPR Certified
- Dental Assistant Diploma
- Coronal polishing certificate
- Perfect attendance
- HIPPA certificate
- OSHA certificate
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Victoria Village Dentistry
07.2023 - 03.2025
Dental Assistant
Parissa Djafari D.D.S
05.2023 - 07.2023
Dental Assistant
Dentisrty 4 Kids
01.2013 - 01.2015
Dental Assistant
Aliso Niguel Dental
01.2011 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Capistrano Valley High School
Dental Assistant Diploma -
Everest College