Alexandra Garcia
Farmington,MN
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Verbarg Dentistry
05.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 8 procedures daily.
- Assisted dentist in all treatments such as fillings, crown preps, implants, dentures, nightguards, and veneers.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Posada Dental
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted in root canals treatments, crown preparations, crown deliveries, extractions, dentures and partial procedures, and oral surgery
- Educated patients on proper oral care habits and disease prevention
- Set up dental instruments and supplies in alignment with dentist preferences
- Performed chair-side dental procedures in a timely manner
- Took digital X-rays and intraoral photographs
- Liaised between patients and dentist to explain and support treatment plan
- Took impressions and X-rays in support of patient evaluation and diagnostic care
- Charted patient data and treatment in electronic health records system.
PEDIATRIC DENTAL ASSISTANT
Pediatric Dental Office Dr.Robert Stanislawski
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Trained in psychological principles to comfort children during dental procedure
- Assisted dentist and anesthesiologist during IV sedation
- Collaborated with clinical coordinator on schedule and follow-up of patient care and treatment
- Sterilized and disinfected instruments and treatment rooms
- Communicated with clinical coordinator to discuss and determine patient care and treatment
- Completed fluoride treatments and dental sealants as directed by dentist
- Made patient reminder calls and followed up on missed appointments.
DENTAL ASSISTANT
West Coast Dental Office
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Sterilized and disinfected instruments and treatment rooms
- Prepared temporary crowns and inlays
- Set up dental instruments and supplies in alignment with dentist preferences
- Educated patients on proper oral care habits and disease prevention
- Disposed of hazardous waste in accordance with clinic protocols
- Completed fluoride treatments and dental sealants as directed by dentist
- Performed chair-side dental procedures in a timely manner.
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Smile Dental
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect patients and employees
- Delivered oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions to educate patients
- Complied with sanitation procedures, rules and regulations to maintain safe and clean working environment
- Welcomed, seated and draped patients to prepare for dental treatments
- Documented dental care services by charting in patient records
- Recorded dental history and vital signs of patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Psychology With A Minor in Pre-Med
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2024
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Radiography certification
References
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Aaron Verbarg (602)316-4624
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Nima Aleagha (213)948-6237
Timeline
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Verbarg Dentistry
05.2023 - Current
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Posada Dental
05.2022 - 09.2022
PEDIATRIC DENTAL ASSISTANT
Pediatric Dental Office Dr.Robert Stanislawski
01.2021 - 09.2021
DENTAL ASSISTANT
West Coast Dental Office
08.2020 - 01.2021
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Smile Dental
01.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - General Psychology With A Minor in Pre-Med
Grand Canyon University
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