Alexia Guerra
Richmond,TX
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Fresh Dental Care
Katy, Texas
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted dentists during examinations and treatments, ensuring patient comfort.
- Managed patient records using dental software, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.
- Prepared treatment rooms with necessary instruments and materials for procedures.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated with staff to optimize clinic workflow.
- Sterilized dental instruments following infection control protocols to ensure safety.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and provide support.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Education
George Bush High School
Richmond , TEXASSkills
- Dental radiography
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Treatment coordination
- Appointment scheduling
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Knowledgeable in Open Dental
- Dental terminology
- Taking X-rays
- Pediatric dental care
- General Dentistry
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
- CPR/BLS
- Dental Radiology
- OSHA & HIPPA compliance training
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Fresh Dental Care
07.2022 - Current
George Bush High School