Anthony Galarza
Plainfield,New Jersey
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Specialist
Army Reserve
Brooklyn, NY
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted dentists in performing root canals and other complex dental procedures.
- Provided instruction to patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, such as brushing and flossing.
- Advised patients on diet and nutrition for optimal oral health.
- Maintained accurate patient records including x-rays, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Performed diagnostic tests including taking dental impressions and radiographs of teeth and jaws.
- Conducted routine check-ups to diagnose any problems with the teeth or gums.
- Educated patients about preventive measures for maintaining good oral health.
- Administered local anesthetics prior to dental treatments such as fillings or extractions.
- Fitted crowns, bridges, veneers, dentures, and other prostheses to improve function or aesthetics of the mouth.
- Assisted in preparing laboratory work such as casts of teeth and models of mouths.
- Operated specialized equipment such as X-ray machines and ultrasonic scalers to detect cavities or abnormalities in the mouth area.
- Sterilized all instruments used during dental procedures according to established protocols.
- Analyzed x-rays to detect potential issues that may need further attention from a dentist.
- Monitored patient progress through follow up visits after initial treatments have been completed.
- Prepare patients for treatment by sterilizing equipment and taking x-rays.
- Scheduled appointments for dental office, balancing workloads and provider availability to maximize office efficiency.
Forklift Operator
Woodstock Farms
Edison, NJ
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
Education
certified - Dental Specialist
JBSA Fort Sam Houston, Texas
San Antonio, TX03-2024
High School Diploma -
North Plainfield High School
North Plainfield, NJ06-2019
Skills
- Organizational abilities
- Oral communication
- Team work
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- CPR certified
Timeline
Dental Specialist
Army Reserve
03.2024 - Current
Forklift Operator
Woodstock Farms
01.2021 - Current
certified - Dental Specialist
JBSA Fort Sam Houston, Texas
High School Diploma -
North Plainfield High School