Ana Lopez
Escondido,CA
Summary
Reliable Dental Assistant with strong knowledge of dentistry practices. Well-rounded professional skilled handling multiple tasks, including making dental impressions, sterilizing stations, and taking X-rays. Highly organized with experience in charting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Camp Pendleton
Oceanside, California
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Cleaner
Pacific Maintenance Building
Escondido, CA
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Took out all trash
- Moped
- Communicated with manager about supplies that was needed
- Completed in-depth restroom cleanings to sanitize partitions, decorations, sinks, counters and mirrors.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting
Palomar College
San Marcos, CASkills
- Instrument preparation
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- Dental radiography
- Taking X-rays
- Chair-side support
- Team collaboration abilities
- Dental impressions
- Impression taking skills
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- HIPAA compliance
- Chairside assistance
- Electronic charting
- Professionalism and etiquette
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Camp Pendleton
01.2025 - 02.2025
Cleaner
Pacific Maintenance Building
06.2023 - 10.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting
Palomar College