Avry Cantu
Austin,TX
Summary
Dynamic Registered Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Forest Family Dentistry, excelling in dental radiography and patient management. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through empathetic service and effective oral hygiene instruction. Committed to infection control and team collaboration, consistently delivering high-quality care and fostering a loyal patient base.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
FOREST FAMILY DENTISTRY
Austin, TX
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted in dental procedures, such as scaling and root planing.
- Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
- Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns, seated permanent crowns, and performed root canal and extraction procedures.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
- Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Provided instruction to patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Obtained informed consent forms from patients prior to performing any treatment procedure.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crockett High School
5601 Menchaca Rd, Austin05-2023
Skills
- Dental radiography
- Patient management
- Restorative procedures
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Infection control
- Customer service
- Treatment Planning
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Team collaboration
Certification
- RDA CERTIFICATION
- CPR CERTIFICATION
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
FOREST FAMILY DENTISTRY
06.2024 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Crockett High School
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