Beatriz Solis
Visalia,CA
Summary
Reliable Dental Assistant with 10 years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with 4-hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, Prime Mill knowledge in designing crowns, and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Erik Swanson DMD
2016.05 - 2024.02
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Successfully 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.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Waitress Supervisor
Alejandras Mexican Restaurant
2010.01 - 2021.03
- Supervised food presentation and plating to enhance visual appeal.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
- Managed table turnover rate effectively allowing for more guests served per shift.
- Improved teamwork among staff members by leading regular meetings to address concerns, share best practices, and set goals.
- Scheduled and rotated staff for adequate coverage and fair distribution of workload.
Education
Dental Assistant Certificate - Dental Assisting
Galen College of Medical And Dental Assistants
Fresno, CA06.2003
Skills
- Patient Scheduling
- Regulatory Compliance
- Restorative Dentistry
- Relationship Building
- Certified in CPR/AED
- X-Ray Processing
- Treatment room setup
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Instrument Sterilization Techniques
- Sterilization techniques
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Surgical Extractions
- Endodontic Procedure Assistance
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Restorative procedures
- Dental Assistant
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Supply Ordering
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Dental Software Management
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Prime Scan in developing zirconia crowns
- Sprint Ray Making orthodontic aligners
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Erik Swanson DMD
2016.05 - 2024.02
Waitress Supervisor
Alejandras Mexican Restaurant
2010.01 - 2021.03
Dental Assistant Certificate - Dental Assisting
Galen College of Medical And Dental Assistants
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