Ana Cardona
Humble,TX
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with 9 years of experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Main Dental Smiles
03.2021 - Current
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Dental Assistant
Benoit Family Dental
02.2016 - 12.2019
- 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.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Education
Dental Assistant
Astrodome Career Center
Houston, TX05-2015
High School Diploma -
South Houston High School
Pasadena, TX05-2013
Skills
- Four handed dentistry
- Cord packing/ Temporary crowns
- Infection control
- Dental X-rays
- Intraoral scanning 3shape
- Equipment Sterilization
- Team Collaboration
- Prosthodontics and Orthodontics (invisilign) experience
- Restorative procedures
- Scheduling appointments
- Dental Materials Knowledge
- Dental software proficiency (Dentrix and IDental soft)
- Dental Implants knowledge
Certification
- Coronal Polishing Certificate - Texas Dental Association.
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Main Dental Smiles
03.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant
Benoit Family Dental
02.2016 - 12.2019
Dental Assistant
Astrodome Career Center
High School Diploma -
South Houston High School
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