Jasmine Sheppard
Elkhart
Summary
Highly qualified Expanded Functions Dental Assistant with comprehensive experience in dental procedures, patient care, and office management. Strong skills in assisting with complex dental procedures and providing comprehensive patient education. Demonstrated ability to streamline office operations and enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathy. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
The Dental Center of Mishawaka
Elkhart
02.2024 - Current
- Prepared treatment rooms with necessary instruments and materials for dental procedures.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow and patient experience consistently.
- Performed coronal polishing.
- Explained insurance benefits to patients in order to maximize their coverage.
- Maintained Sterilization Area according to OSHA guidelines and sterilized all instruments after use.
- Placed and assisted with placement of restorations such as fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures and partials.
Clinical Team Manager
Ireland Park Dentistry
South Bend
07.2021 - 02.2024
- Managed daily operations of clinical team at Ireland Park Dentistry.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures and patient care standards.
- Oversaw compliance with health regulations and safety protocols.
- Inventory management of dental supplies and equipment.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss progress towards goals.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Placed and assisted with restorations such as fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures and partials.
Lead Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
The Dental Center Of Granger
Granger
06.2017 - 12.2021
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Provided direct patient care in a manner that promoted comfort and safety for all patients.
- Placed and removed matrices and temporary separating devices.
- Assisted with the placement of restorations such as fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures and partials.
- Managed inventory control system by recording supplies when needed.
Education
Dental Assistant
Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, Indiana 05.2016 - 02.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Hygiene
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, INSkills
- Restorative procedures (pediatric and adult)
- Attention to detail
- Inventory management
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
Certification
- Radiology
- Coronal polish
- Fluoride varnish
- CPR
- OSHA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
The Dental Center of Mishawaka
02.2024 - Current
Clinical Team Manager
Ireland Park Dentistry
07.2021 - 02.2024
Lead Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
The Dental Center Of Granger
06.2017 - 12.2021
Dental Assistant
Indiana University South Bend
05.2016 - 02.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Hygiene
Purdue University Fort Wayne