Anna Banda
Escondido,CA
Summary
Accomplished Dental Assistant with proven expertise in sterilization techniques and pediatric dental care, honed at Children’s Primary Dental. Excelled in enhancing patient satisfaction and efficiency through effective team collaboration and chairside assistance. Demonstrated commitment to infection control and safety, achieving significant improvements in scheduling efficiency and patient rapport. Certified in CPR/AED.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Children’s Primary Dental
04.2021 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- 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.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Enhanced patient rapport by consistently delivering compassionate and professional care.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Assisted Dentist on Oral Conscious Sedation treatments.
Cashier
Restaurant Depot
09.2017 - 02.2021
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Contributed to clean and safe shopping environment, performed regular sanitation of checkout area.
Education
Diploma - Dental Assistant
UEI College
Oceanside, CA06.2021
Skills
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- X-Ray Processing
- Appointment Scheduling
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Team Collaboration
- Infection control proficiency
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Pediatric dental care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Sealant Application
- Oral Hygiene
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Children’s Primary Dental
04.2021 - Current
Cashier
Restaurant Depot
09.2017 - 02.2021
Diploma - Dental Assistant
UEI College
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