Aileen G. Castro
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography and chairside assisting. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
MOD Dentistry Of Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ
07.2023 - Current
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
Dental Assistant
Paradise Ridge Dentistry
Paradise Valley, AZ
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
Dental Assistant
Anytime Dental
Phoenix, AZ
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Education
Dental Assistant Certificate - Dental Assisting
UEI College
Cerritos, CA05.2020
Dental Assistant Certificate - Dental Assisting
UEI College - Phoenix, AZ
AZ05.2020
Skills
- Treatment room setup
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Instrument Sterilization
- Team Collaboration
- Restorative Dentistry
- Treatment Room Preparation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
MOD Dentistry Of Scottsdale
07.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Anytime Dental
06.2021 - 01.2022
Dental Assistant
Paradise Ridge Dentistry
01.2021 - 05.2023
Dental Assistant Certificate - Dental Assisting
UEI College
Dental Assistant Certificate - Dental Assisting
UEI College - Phoenix, AZ