Andrea Cordova
Denver,CO
Summary
Patient-focused Dental Assistant offering 13 years of experience in providing dentistry support in rapidly growing dental offices. Skilled in preparing patients for examinations and providing chairside assistance during routine and complex procedures. Quick to build relationships and successful in easing patients anxiety.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Highland Dental Care
Denver, CO
10.2004 - 06.2018
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
Education
Certified Medical Billing And Coding Specialist - Healthcare
DeVry University
Online02.2023
Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
Denver, CO02.2003
Skills
- Oral Hygiene Techniques
- Advising Patients
- Occlusal Registrations
- Patient Care Standards
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Highland Dental Care
10.2004 - 06.2018
Certified Medical Billing And Coding Specialist - Healthcare
DeVry University
Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
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