Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

JAWUAN BUTLER

Kokomo, IN ******.******@*****.*** 765-***-****

SUMMARY

Currently seeking new professional opportunities.

EXPERIENCE

LADD Dental – Expanded Functions Dental Assistant – Kokomo, IN Apr 2026 – Present

● Performs expanded functions including fillings, crowns, dentures, and adjustments for an average of 12 patients daily, consistently exceeding daily procedural targets.

● Conduct patient assessments and take X-rays, independently managing routine concerns to optimize doctor efficiency.

● Complete comprehensive patient documentation and chart notes for doctor review. Heartland Dental – Expanded Duties Dental Assistant – Plainfield, IN Jun 2025 – Mar 2026

● Managed patient scheduling and clinic workflow to optimize procedure efficiency

● Maintained a sterile environment through infection control and equipment sterilization protocols IUI University – Access Services – Indianapolis, IN Aug 2023 – May 2025

● Provided research assistance to university patrons, documenting interactions for team knowledge sharing and maintaining organized library systems

● Trained in emergency weather protocol.

● Monthly team meetings with all supervisors to review library etiquette. Walmart – Seasonal Warehouse Associate – Plainfield, IN Jun 2024 – Aug 2024

● Order-filled packages while operating heavy machinery. Carried and loaded packages onto a forklift to transport them across the warehouse and into trucks for delivery.

● Consistently exceeded team order-filling targets; recognized as top performer for July.

● Promoted team wellness by facilitating group stretching exercises following scheduled breaks. Aspire Business Consulting – Sales Associate – Indianapolis, IN May 2024 – Jun 2024

● Generated $800 in AT&T sales within the second week by breaking the location's weekly record for new customer activations and achieving the highest sales-to-goal percentage.

● Collaborated with a competitive sales team, contributing to an engaging and dynamic environment.

● Every morning the team would begin with a meeting to go over numbers and job assignments. These meetings allowed us to practice our pitch, team bonding, ergonomics, and life skills. EDUCATION

Indiana University School of Dentistry/ CODA Dental Assisting Program – Indianapolis, IN Expanded Restorative Procedures for Dental Auxiliaries certificate Aug 2024 – May 2025 Class Officer

Indiana University Indianapolis – Indianapolis, IN Bachelor of Organizational Leadership, Minor in Human Resources Aug 2021 – Jun 2025 High Dean’s List (Fall 2021 and Spring 2023)

Kokomo High School/ Career Center – Kokomo, IN

High School Diploma with Completion of Dental Career Program Aug 2017 – Jun 2021 Dental Career Program (2019, 2020, and 2021)

CERTIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Certifications: Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) CDA, Indiana State Dental Radiology License, Basic Life Support (BLS), Expanded Restorative Procedures, Coronal Polishing, Caries Prevention Skills: Dental Procedures: Restorative fillings, crown preparation, denture adjustments, coronal polishing, patient assessments, radiography, infection control protocols, clinical documentation, chart notes, appointment scheduling, and workflow optimization.

Dental Software: AxiUm practice management system