JENEETHA YOGARAJAH
Milton Keynes,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Dedicated dental professional with extensive expertise in instrument cleaning and sterilisation, dental care, and patient communication. Proficient in X-ray processing, oral examination assistance, and maintaining dental equipment. Demonstrates strong ethical conduct and clinical teamwork, ensuring comprehensive hygiene compliance and effective cross-infection control. Skilled in managing patient anxiety and pain through precise instrument control and advanced pain management techniques. Committed to enhancing patient care through efficient scheduling, online booking management, and adherence to NHS procedures. Career goal includes advancing within the dental field while upholding the highest standards of client confidentiality and health and safety compliance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Dental nurse
MILTON KEYNES DENTAL CLINIC
Bletchley, Milton Keynes
2023.07 - Current
- Facilitated patient comfort with empathetic chair-side manner.
- Collaborated with dental team for smooth clinic operations.
- Maintained clean and tidy work area; facilitated a sanitary environment conducive to healthcare services.
- Served as liaison between dentist and patient; improved communication and enhanced overall experience.
- Upheld stringent infection control measures, promoting a safe environment.
- Prepared treatment rooms prior to patients' arrival for streamlined operations.
- Ensured adequate inventory of dental supplies to prevent operational delays.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring meticulous documentation.
- Administered first aid during emergencies, ensuring immediate medical attention for patients.
- Participated in oral health education sessions increasing community awareness about dental care and prevention.
- Assisted in complex dental procedures to ensure successful outcomes.
- Assisted in clinical procedures, including examinations, fillings and extractions.
- Carried out varied chairside support procedures while keeping patients calm and comfortable.
- Worked with dentists during permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including fillings, crowns and bridges.
- Prepared well-equipped treatment rooms for dental procedures, streamlining processes for efficient operations.
- Correctly prepared relevant dental instruments and equipment for accurate, timely treatment procedures.
- Welcomed patients, explaining dental procedures and answering questions to ease anxiety.
- Accurately and efficiently decontaminated and sterilised dental devices for continued hygiene compliance.
- Provided outstanding support to dentists throughout practical treatment procedures for positive outcomes.
- Delivered compassionate care and support to patients to alleviate anxiety and stress.
- Assisted fellow staff in additional duties for continued smooth running of practice operations.
- Arranged appointments using online booking system.
- Helped to close surgery, treatment rooms and reception area at end of day.
- Prioritised patient comfort, maximising client retention and satisfaction.
- Supported seamless patient journey by manning reception area and taking bookings.
- Reported faulty or poorly functioning tools to maintain high quality equipment.
- Replenished sundries and ordered low-stock items.
- Answered client queries regarding charges and payment options.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids and mixing materials for casts or impressions.
- Sterilised dental tools and instruments between patients, maintaining impeccable hygiene standards.
- Greeted patients and helped with completing intake and consent forms.
- Sanitised equipment, cleaned exam rooms and restocked supplies after each patient procedures.
Trainee dental nurse
FISHERMEAD DENTAL SURGERY
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
2022.07 - 2023.06
Education
NVQ Level 3 - DENTAL NURSING
NATIONAL EXAMINING BOARD FOR DENTAL NURSES (NEBDN)
UK 2023.11 - 2025.11
Skills
- Instrument cleaning and sterilisation
- Dental care knowledge
- Basic life support training
- X-Ray processing and development
- Efficient scheduling
- Sterilisation protocols awareness
- Oral examination assistance
- Communication with children
- Bridgework assistance
- Impression material mixing
- Dental charting proficiency
- Radiography assistance
- Maintaining dental equipment
- Communication with patients
- Ethical conduct
- Clinical teamwork
- Understanding of nhs procedures
- Endodontic procedure competence
- Client confidentiality assurance
- Computerised note-taking
- Surgical procedures support
- Online booking management
- Periodontal procedure assistance
- Knowledge of cqc standards
- Root canal therapy support
- Cross-Infection control
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Patient care
- Customer Service
- Comprehensive hygiene compliance
- Emergency handling
- Stock control
- Precise instrument control
- Anxiety management
- Patient record keeping
- Pain management techniques
- Instrument preparation
- Computer literate
- Time efficiency
Affiliations
- BADMINTON . WALKING, WATCHING MOVIES
Accomplishments
WAITING FOR NEBDN CERTIFICATE AND GDC NUMBER
Timeline
NVQ Level 3 - DENTAL NURSING
NATIONAL EXAMINING BOARD FOR DENTAL NURSES (NEBDN)
2023.11 - 2025.11
Dental nurse
MILTON KEYNES DENTAL CLINIC
2023.07 - Current
Trainee dental nurse
FISHERMEAD DENTAL SURGERY
2022.07 - 2023.06