Ashton Garcia
Dental Assistant
West Memphis,AR
Summary
An experienced dental assistant with 4 years of experience providing general chair-side duties, cleaning and sanitizing tools and scheduling appointments. Adept at restocking supplies completing forms, and verifying all documents. Committed to maintaining health and safety practices while providing quality dental services to patients .
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
East Arkansas Family Health Center EAFHC
West Memphis, AR
02.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Education
Diploma -
Marion High School
Marion, AR03.2003
Skills
- Patient Counseling
- Clinical Support
- Inventory Management
- Equipment Sterilization
- Dental Staff Assistance
- Dental Office Administration
- Patient Scheduling
- Restorative Procedures
- Sterilization Techniques
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Electronic Charting
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Dental Impressions
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Dental Terminology Knowledge
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Dental Radiography
Certification
Arkansas Certified Dental Assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant
East Arkansas Family Health Center EAFHC
02.2021 - Current
Diploma -
Marion High School