Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Managed office schedules and calendars to coordinate administrative planning and execution.
Registered Dental Assistant
Northern Valley Indian Health
05.2011 - 03.2021
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Maintained 99% positive ratings from patients
Trained several staff members to give digital x-rays, preform four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Cut inventory cost 20% with more efficient stockroom organization.
Used active listening skills and problem-solving skills to assist in raising patient satisfaction for the entire practice by 30%.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
California State University - Chico
Chico, CA
05.2024
Skills
Computer: Microsoft (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) Google (Slides, Sheets, Docs) Zoom
Software: Henry Schein Dentrix, eClinicalWorks, Open Dental
Social Media: Instagram,Twitter, Facebook
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Rolling Hills Clinic
03.2021 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Northern Valley Indian Health
05.2011 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science -
California State University - Chico
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