Albany Gamboa-Solano
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Patient-oriented Dental Assistant bringing over 3 years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Dr. Dental
Stratford, CT
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Adhered to OSHA standards and procedures to ensure my personal safety and the safety of the patient.
- Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.
- Performed chair side assisting duties which encompass all routine dental procedures in general Dentistry.
- Administered routine patient care and monitoring, including instrument and material setup and sterilization.
- Performed tooth bleaching.
- Ordering all supplies and maintenance needed for the office.
- Proficient with Dentrix software.
- Cross-Trained for front desk duties dealing with inputting insurance, understanding full breakdowns as well as ensuring patient satisfaction.
Dental Assistant
Thomas Braun Orthodontics
Fairfield, CT
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Prepare trays appropriately after review of daily scheduled procedures and treatments like bonding, debonding and broken bracket repairs.
- Perform required procedures, including placement of orthodontic appliances, impressions for appliances, pour up models, taking full records including taking Pano, Cephs, and 3-D scans.
- Educating patients and parents on proper oral hygiene, including brushing and flossing techniques for their teeth while in orthodontic treatment. Maintained clean and sterile environment according to clinic guidelines.
- Assist with Invisalign treatment by taking scan impressions and placing attachments.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
Education
Associate of Science - Pre-Dental Hygiene
Gateway Community College
New Haven, CT05-2024
High School Diploma -
Bullard-Havens Technical High School
Bridgeport, CT06.2016
Skills
- Patient Management
- Scheduling Appointments
- Patient Assessments
- Four-Handed Procedures
- Bilingual
- Dentrix Proficiency
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Restorative Procedures
Certification
- Radiology
Languages
Spanish, Fluent
English
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Dr. Dental
02.2021 - 07.2022
Dental Assistant
Thomas Braun Orthodontics
02.2019 - 02.2021
Associate of Science - Pre-Dental Hygiene
Gateway Community College
High School Diploma -
Bullard-Havens Technical High School