Jeanetta Clark
Litchfield Park
Summary
Compassionate dental assistant with expertise in patient education and infection control. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort while maintaining a hygienic environment. Supports efficient dental procedures through effective communication and collaboration with dental teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Brookfield
10.2021 - 03.2026
- Facilitated dentist procedures to enhance patient comfort and procedural efficiency.
- Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing necessary supplies.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms, and restocked supplies post-treatment to ensure a hygienic environment for subsequent patients.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow within the office.
- Conducted preliminary assessments, including taking vital signs and dental history.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took FMX, bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, itero scanning, impression material and cements.
- Educated patients on effective oral hygiene techniques to promote better health and prevent future dental issues.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts on the computer.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records and health history to facilitate prompt and accurate assessments and treatment by dentists.
Dental Assistant
Hartland Dental
Pewaukee
06.2018 - 09.2021
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and efficiency.
Dental Assistant
Dental Works
Waukesha
03.2012 - 06.2018
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Documented patient records, detailing procedures performed and insights gathered for comprehensive patient care.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Maintained dental equipment to ensure optimal functionality and safety during procedures.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Monitored patients' comfort levels during procedures to effectively alleviate anxiety and enhance their experience.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
Dental Assistant
Forward Dental
Milwaukee
01.2008 - 03.2012
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Fabricated Temporary Crown Cleaned and polished removable dentures, and partials and other appliances.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wisconsin Career Academy
Milwaukee, WI06-2007
Skills
- Radiography software
- Infection control practices
- Chairside assistance
- Dental software
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient education
- Record documentation
- Sterilization procedures
- Detail orientation
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Clinical support
- Room disinfection
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient interaction
- Electronic charting
- Patient scheduling
- X-ray procedures
- Periodontics
- Pediatric dental care
- Dentrix proficiency
- Four-handed dentistry
- Oral hygiene education
- Impression taking
- Time optimization
- Infection control
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
Certification
CPR First AID
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
10.2021 - 03.2026
Dental Assistant
Hartland Dental
06.2018 - 09.2021
Dental Assistant
Dental Works
03.2012 - 06.2018
Dental Assistant
Forward Dental
01.2008 - 03.2012
High School Diploma -
Wisconsin Career Academy