Augusto Low
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with dental teams. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Refuah Health Center
03.2021 - Current
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- 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.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
Dental Assistant
Cascada Dental Spa
05.2015 - 03.2021
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Experience with the use of itero scanner.
- Zoom teeth whitening.
- Taking Digital x-rays of patients for dentist review.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Dental Assistant
Dental 365
10.2015 - 01.2020
- Assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature.
Dental Assistant
Quality Dental Care
06.2009 - 12.2014
- chair side assistant.
- set up rooms for different procedures (endodontic, crown and bridge, surgery, cosmetic, etc.)
- Taking digital x-rays.
- Taking patient Digital x-rays and images for dentist review following strict protection rules .
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Educated patients on dental pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
Education
Juan Pablo Duarte School
San Pedro De Macoris , Dominican Republic .Dental Field- Attempted For A List 5 Semesters.
Universidad Central Del Este
San Pedro De Macoris , Dominican Republic .Skills
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Dental impressions
- Equipment sterilization
- Infection control proficiency
- Impression taking
- Teeth Whitening
- Itero Scanner
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Dental Software
- Detail-oriented
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Refuah Health Center
03.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dental 365
10.2015 - 01.2020
Dental Assistant
Cascada Dental Spa
05.2015 - 03.2021
Dental Assistant
Quality Dental Care
06.2009 - 12.2014
Juan Pablo Duarte School
Dental Field- Attempted For A List 5 Semesters.
Universidad Central Del Este
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