Hi, I’m
Brianna Guzman
Dental Assistant
Katy,TX
Summary
Reliable Dental Assistant with 1+ years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with 2 and 4-hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, Itero scans and preparing trays for the next patient. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.
Overview
1
year of professional experience
2
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
2
Languages
Work History
Dental ClinicKaty, TX
Dental Assistant
09.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Used Itero ro scan crowns, implant crowns, night guards, and Invisalign
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies with prompt patient scheduling and surgical support.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, and impressions
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Used Open Dental to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Education
Lone Star College SystemCypress, TX
Associates Of Science
08.2020 - Current
Skills
Full mouth radiography
Composite fillings
Oral surgery
Treatment room cleanup
Prepping tooth for crown
Alganate impressions
Equipment sterilization
Proficient in Open Dental
Team collaboration
Itero scan
Suctioning
Certification
RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dental Clinic
09.2021 - Current
Lone Star College System
Associates Of Science
08.2020 - Current