Ana Cruz

• Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
• 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.
• Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
• Enhanced patient rapport by consistently delivering compassionate and professional care.
• Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
• Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.

• Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
• 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.
• Scheduled appointments for new and existing patients factoring in provider availability and scheduling.
• Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
• Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
• Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.

Assisted Chairside in Live Patient Clinics For Procedures Such as; Composite Restoration, Crown preparation's and New Patients Exams.

• Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.