Adriana Chavez
Fallbrook,California
Summary
Dynamic Registered Dental Assistant with extensive experience at A Smile Shoppe, excelling in infection control and patient relations. Proven ability to enhance clinic efficiency through effective time management and team collaboration. Skilled in digital radiography and committed to ongoing education, ensuring high-quality patient care and comfort during procedures.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Shadowridge Dental Group
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted dental professionals with patient preparation and instrument sterilization.
- Maintained cleanliness of dental operatory and equipment following safety protocols.
- Supported patients by providing comfort and clear instructions during procedures.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies and procedures within the dental practice environment.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Updated patient records regularly after each appointment or procedure to ensure accurate documentation.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike .
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and answering questions professionally and empathetically.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Typed patient data into computer system using Dentrix while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
- Enhanced dentist efficiency by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments before appointments.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
- Supported dentists during the administration of local anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Registered Dental Assistant
South O Smiles
04.2025 - Current
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
A Smile Shoppe
01.2001 - 03.2025
- Assisted in patient management, ensuring comfort and addressing concerns during procedures.
- Collaborated with dental team to streamline workflow and enhance clinic efficiency.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Maintained sterilization protocols for instruments, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Monitored inventory levels of dental supplies, facilitating timely replenishment orders.
- Trained new staff on office procedures and best practices for patient interaction.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced patient flow and reduced wait times.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, easing anxieties through clear communication about their treatments.
- Maintained strict sterilization protocols, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for patients and staff.
- Gathered detailed medical history from patients before beginning any treatment plan which contributed towards more effective treatments.
- Organized community outreach initiatives for oral health education, promoting dental care awareness and increasing practice visibility.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry advancements and best practices in dental care.
- Assisted in complex dental procedures, resulting in successful treatments and reduced recovery times.
- Collaborated with dentists to develop comprehensive treatment plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Handled emergency situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to positive outcomes under pressure.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for better time management and increased daily patient capacity.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to ensure proper function and longevity of tools.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Sterilization Technician
Flores Orthodontics
01.1997 - 06.2000
- Operated sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation protocols.
- Implemented efficient workflows to streamline instrument processing times without compromising quality.
Skills
- Time management capabilities
- Oral hygiene education
- Electronic charting
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Team collaboration
- Infection control expertise
- Impression taking accuracy
- Patient relations
- Restorative dentistry
- Continuing education commitment
- Appointment scheduling efficiency
- Oral surgery
- Dental software fluency
- Digital radiography proficiency
- Dental procedure assistance
- Orthodontic assistance experience
- Strong manual dexterity
- Multitasking
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- Four-handed procedures
- Dental materials selection
- Inventory management
- X-ray processing
- Knowledgeable in Eaglesoft, Open Dental & Dentrix
- Treatment room breakdown
- Appointment scheduling
- Dental terminology
- Team collaboration abilities
- OSHA regulations
- Chairside assistance
- Instrument preparation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Sealant application
- Treatment Planning
- Cerec CAD/CAM image acquisition, design, stain/glaze
- Cone Beam Computed Topograpy (CBCT) scans
- All on Four assisting
- Invisalign
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Shadowridge Dental Group
05.2025 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
South O Smiles
04.2025 - Current
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
A Smile Shoppe
01.2001 - 03.2025
Sterilization Technician
Flores Orthodontics
01.1997 - 06.2000
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