Albert Reynold Ruiz
Salinas,CA
Summary
Proven Dental Assistant with a track record of enhancing patient satisfaction and streamlining procedures at A New Image Dental. Expert in dental radiography and equipment sterilization, coupled with a strong ability to educate patients on oral hygiene. Reduced equipment waste by 20%, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to optimal dental health practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
A New Image Dental
Seaside, CA
08.2016 - 08.2024
- 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.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- 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.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Orthodontic Assistant
Western Dental & Orthodontics
Salinas, CA
02.2015 - 08.2016
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatments.
- Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Provided exceptional chairside assistance to orthodontist during complex procedures such as bracket placement and adjustments, aligner fittings, and appliance installations.
- Enhanced practice efficiency by maintaining well-organized inventory of orthodontic supplies and equipment.
- Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently assisting with orthodontic procedures and providing clear explanations of treatment plans.
- Prepped examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
Education
Doctor Of Dental Medicine - Dentistry
Manila Central University
Manila, Philippines03.1998
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental Radiography
- Equipment Sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Dental terminology knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Instrument Sterilization Techniques
- Infection control proficiency
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Impression Taking Skills
- Oral hygiene education
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Dental staff support
- Endodontic Procedure Assistance
- Oral Surgery
- Orthodontic Procedure Support
- Periodontal treatment assistance
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Instrument Sterilization
- CPR/AED
- Autoclave Operation
- Dental Assistant
- Surgical Extractions
- Oral Hygiene
Certification
Orthodontic Assistant Certificate of Completion 06/07/2015
Orthodontic Assistant Certificate of Completion
California Dental Practice Act Course Certificate 09/28/2015
Timeline
Dental Assistant
A New Image Dental
08.2016 - 08.2024
Orthodontic Assistant
Western Dental & Orthodontics
02.2015 - 08.2016
Doctor Of Dental Medicine - Dentistry
Manila Central University