Angelica Nuncio
Galena Park
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant experienced in building strong relationships with patients and colleagues. Achieved optimal oral health outcomes through expertise in patient care, education, and support of administrative duties. Focused on delivering exceptional customer service while monitoring patients during procedures to ensure comfort and address any concerns.
Overview
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Language
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3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Phantastic dental
102 fairmont pkwy Pasadena
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Collaborated with the dental team to enhance workflow efficiency during busy hours.
- Provided compassionate support to patients, addressing their concerns and questions.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Prepared dental instruments and equipment in an organized manner prior to procedures.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
Dental Assistant
Phantastic dental care
Galena Park
05.2023 - Current
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Education
Galena Park High School
Galena Park, TXCertified Phlebotomy Technician -
Oquirrh Mountain Phlebotomy School LLC
Skills
- Digital radiography
- Instrument sterilization
- Clinical assistance
- Treatment preparation
- Patient management
- Patient education
Languages
Spanish ,English
Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Phantastic dental
05.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Phantastic dental care
05.2023 - Current
Galena Park High School
Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
Oquirrh Mountain Phlebotomy School LLC