Dana Cruz
Dental Assistant
Encino,CA
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant with 4 years of hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography and sterilization. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry with strong work ethics. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
West Coast Dental Services
Covina, CA
10.2024 - 09.2025
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Dental Assistant
Western Dental & Orthodontics
Highland Park, CA
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Impressions, general tray setups, implant, XB, RCT, Crowns, deliveries of crowns, dentures, giving proper instructions after care treatment of XB, sterilizing ortho & general instruments.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic intral oral pictures, occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Conducted inventory of dental supplies and updated stock levels when necessary.
- Recorded vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature before treatments began.
- Conducted basic dental cleanings (prophy) and gave proper post-operative instructions of dental care.
- Answered patient inquiries regarding their treatment plans or billing information.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Yanni DDS
Covina, CA
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Taking individual X Rays, pano, RCT Set, XB, Crown/Bridge setups, crown delivery, composite setup, FA and FE setup, coronal polishing, SRP, impressions, pouring impressions.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Front office answering calls, scheduling patients, calling to confirm appointments organizing files, making sure insurance claims such as PPO, HMO, Denti Cal and Medical process through.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA 06.2024 - Current
Certification of Dental Assisting - Dental Assistant
UEi College
339 N Azusa Ave, West Covina, CA 91791 06.2021 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Coronado High School
03.2019
Skills
- Coronal Polishing
- Chairside assisting
- Good communication
- Adaptable
- Basic computer skills
- Eagle Soft Software
- Dexis Dental Software
- Open Dental Software
- Four Hand Dentistry
- Alginate impressions
- General dentistry tray set ups
- Intro Oral pics
- Front & back office experience
- Bilingual Spanish & English speaker and writer Also learning mandarin
- Dental Radiography
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Recognition Certificate at Coronado High School
- Honor Roll Certificate at UEI College
- Perfect Attendance at UEI College
Dental Certificates
- Infection Control
- Dental Practice Act
- Radiology
- HIPAA
- Coronal Polishing
- Pit & Fissure
- CPR
Timeline
Dental Assistant
West Coast Dental Services
10.2024 - 09.2025
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Pasadena City College
06.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Western Dental & Orthodontics
09.2022 - 03.2024
Dental Assistant
Dr. Yanni DDS
11.2021 - 10.2022
Certification of Dental Assisting - Dental Assistant
UEi College
06.2021 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Coronado High School
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant (In progress)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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