Jaycie Edgar
La Grange
Summary
Compassionate dental hygiene student with a strong passion for preventive care and patient education. Experienced in clinical assessments, scaling, and personalized oral health instruction. Recognized for creating a comfortable, judgment-free environment, and helping patients feel confident in their oral health. Dedicated to professionalism, teamwork, and delivering high-quality care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Evergreen Orthodontics
Smyrna
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Communicated with dental insurance companies & other dental offices about mutual patients
- Submitted lab requests to multiple dental labs such as Invisalign, 3M, etc.
- Managed all ordering & monitored inventory
- Prepared brackets or aligner templates for bonding appointments
- Completed adjustments on patients with braces in a timely manner
- Assisted in the fabrication of retainers and other orthodontic appliances, ensuring high-quality results.
Dental Assistant
Sunshine Smiles Pediatric Dentisty
Melbourne
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Promoted sustainable oral health by educating patients and parents on treatment plans, treatment options, and at-home preventive care.
- Supported two dentists with expert chair-side clinical assistance, including patients who were under IV sedation.
- Maintained a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
- Managed my own hygiene column with 10 to 15 patients each day.
- Hand-scaled, polished, flossed patients from the ages of 2 to 18 years old
Dental Assistant
Tallahassee Pediatric Dentistry
Tallahassee
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Performed prophylaxis on patients between the ages of 2 to 18, including patients with special needs.
- Completed X-rays of patients, including bitewing, periapical, and panoramic, all while carefully following safety procedures.
- I took patient impressions and poured up models to create accurate dental devices, including space maintainers and habit appliances.
- Prepared patients, sterilized and disinfected instruments, set up instrument trays, and prepared materials.
- Trained and mentored seven new employees on dental care procedures and facility policies.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
West Georgia Technical College
Douglasville, GA05-2026
Dental Assistant Certification -
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee07-2019
Skills
- Quick learner
- Task prioritization
- Multi-tasking
- Patient relations
- Communication
- Patient education
Certification
CPR Certified
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Evergreen Orthodontics
04.2022 - 01.2023
Dental Assistant
Sunshine Smiles Pediatric Dentisty
06.2021 - 04.2022
Dental Assistant
Tallahassee Pediatric Dentistry
09.2019 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
West Georgia Technical College
Dental Assistant Certification -
Tallahassee Community College