Danielle Jones
West Memphis
Summary
Compassionate Dental Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, dental procedure assistance, and infection control practices. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to ensure optimal patient comfort and support dentist's needs during procedures.
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Christ Community Dental Health Services
Memphis
06.2022 - Current
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Handled billing inquiries from insurance companies regarding claims submitted by the office.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- 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.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
Dental Assistant
Affordable Dentures & Implants
Arlington
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Education
Dental Assistant -
Remington College
Memphis, TN03-2022
High School Diploma -
Academy of West Memphis
West Memphis, AR05-2020
Skills
- Patient education
- Dental radiography
- Infection control
- Chair-side assistance
- Dental record management
- Equipment maintenance
- Supply management
- Treatment preparation
- Customer service
- Appointment scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Postoperative care
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Stress management
- HIPAA compliance
- Taking X-rays
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Exam room setups
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Dental procedure preparation
- Sterilization techniques
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- Oral surgery assistance
- Patient scheduling
- X-ray processing
- Electronic charting
- OSHA regulations
- Dental terminology
- Sanitation protocols
- Oral hygiene education
- Oral X-rays
- Impression taking skills
- Professionalism and etiquette
- First aid training
- Surgical setup
- Cross-training capabilities
- Endodontic procedure assistance
Accomplishments
- Honors graduate with 4.0 GPA
Certification
- Sealant Certification
- Coronal Polish Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant
- CPR Certification
- Radiology
Timeline
Dental Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Christ Community Dental Health Services
06.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Affordable Dentures & Implants
04.2022 - 06.2022
Dental Assistant -
Remington College
High School Diploma -
Academy of West Memphis