1. Cynthia M. Jackson
803 Crossland Drive, Grayslake, IL 60030
(312)659-3888 / Cynthia.jackson68@icloud.com
GENERAL OR SPECIALTY PRACTICE
ORAL SURGERY ▪ PERIODONTICS ▪ ENDODONTICS ▪ ORTHODONTICS
10 years experience as a dental assistant. Highly skilled, energetic and flexible dental professional with
experience in 4-handed dentistry, surgery, radiology, dental emergencies,medical emergencies,
sterilization, laboratory and administrative duties. Demonstrated initiative and commitment, and a proven
asset to a dental practice. United States Navy Veteran.
DENTAL SKILLS SUMMARY
▪ 4-Handed Dentistry ▪ Emergency Treatment ▪ Root Canals
▪ Infection Control ▪ Instrument Sterilization ▪ Restorations
▪ Coronal Polishing ▪ Impressions / Casts ▪ Patient Education
▪ Oral Surgery / Extractions ▪ Diagnostic X-Rays ▪ Patient Scheduling
EXPERIENCE
March 2014-Present
Hospital Corpsman / Dental Assistant, USS Osborne Dental Clinic, Great Lakes, IL U.S. Navy
▪ Developed and documented office policies and procedures for 210 staff members. Train best practices to
staff. Excellent counselor.
▪ Outstanding Oral Surgery technician, assisting high tempo Oral Surgeons for 11,000 recruits annually
with a $5,080,000 budget resulting in 95% Dental Readiness.
February 2011-March 2014
Hospital Corpsman / Dental Assistant, USS NIMITZ (CVN-68),Dental Department, U.S. Navy
▪ Seasoned technician in comprehensive dentistry, prophy’s, and oral surgery for treatment in routine and
emergency dental procedures.
▪ Unmatched leadership, knowledge and skills providing administrative, scheduling and recall services for
5,000 personnel resulting in 98% Dental Readiness.
▪ Managed dental equipment maintenance program resulting in 100% personnel qualification and
coordinated 526 successfulmaintenance checks.
January 2008-February 2011
Hospital Corpsman / Dental Assistant, Naval Branch Health Clinic, Capodichino, Italy, U.S. Navy
▪ Hand selected as supervisor for a dynamic dental department, leading 7 personnel to achieve 98%
Dental Readiness and 68% Dental Health Index, the highest in the European region.
▪ Backbone of the Central Sterilization Room, maintaining sterility of instruments used in both dental and
family practice.
May 2007-January 2008
U.S. Navy Basic Training / Hospital Corpsman Training / Dental Assistant Training, U.S. Navy
▪ Recruit training, basic medical technician training, emergency medicine training, and dental assistant
training.

2. February 2007-May 2007
Just for Kids Dentistry, Dr. Laurie Abrams, Las Vegas,NV
▪ Enthusiastic pediatric dental assisting, nitrous oxide administration, radiology and coronal polishing.
September 2006-February 2007
702 Dental, Dr. Aseem Chawla, Las Vegas,NV
▪ Motivated newly certified dental assistant in general dental office. Experience in teeth whitening,
fabricating temporary crowns, nitrous oxide administration, sterilization and radiology.
EDUCATION
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, Expires April 2017
Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship, Dental Assisting, U.S. Department of Labor, 2013
Associate of Arts, University of Maryland University College, European Division, 2011
Certificate of Completion, Dental Radiography, Pima Medical Institute, Las Vegas, NV, 2006
Certificate of Completion, Dental Assistant, Pima Medical Institute, Las Vegas, NV, 2006
Advanced High School Diploma, Valley High School, 2005