Camila Carvalho
Marlborough,MA
Summary
Motivated student eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dental Clinic
Sao Jose Do Divino, Massachusetts
05.2018 - Current
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
Dental Assistant
Dental Clinic
Sao Jose Do Divino -MG, MA
08.2015 - Current
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
Education
High School Diploma -
Assabet Valley Regional Technical School
Marlborough, MA01-2024
High School Diploma -
Professor Juraci Machado
Brazil, IN12-2016
High School Diploma -
Associacao Brasileira De Odontologia-PR
Ponta Grossa-PR12-2015
Skills
- Instrument preparation
- Clinical Support
- Procedure Support
- Equipment Sterilization
- First Aid Training
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Taking X-rays
- X-Ray Processing
- Sterilization techniques
- Dental impressions
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Dental Radiography
- Patient schedule management
- Oral Healthcare
- Restorative procedures
- Restorative Dentistry
- Chairside assistance
- Treatment room setup
- Team Collaboration
- Strong manual dexterity
- Infection control procedures
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Patient Care Coordination
- Office Management
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Instrument Sterilization
- Instrument Tray Preparation
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant ( Brazil )
- Certified Dental Assistant ( USA)
- Certified off Department of Early of Education and Care (EEC)
- Certified CPR and First Aid
- Administration of medication (ECC)
Languages
ingles
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dental Clinic
05.2018 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dental Clinic
08.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
Assabet Valley Regional Technical School
High School Diploma -
Professor Juraci Machado
High School Diploma -
Associacao Brasileira De Odontologia-PR