Candice Woods
First Choice Community Healthcare
ALBUQUERQUE
2
Languages
17
years of professional experience
Dedicated, motivated, compassionate, team-oriented Dental Assistant and Dental Patient Care Facilitator. Passionate for oral health education and patient advocacy with over 18 years of experience in providing exceptional patient care and assisting with clinical procedures, Committed to enhancing patient comfort and ensuring a smooth workflow. Known for a positive, friendly demeanor and ability to build rapport with staff and patients. Aiming to leverage my skills to enhance patient experience and support the growth of a dynamic dental practice. Eager to contribute to a collaborative team and uphold the highest standards of care.
Work History
DENTAL PATIENT CARE FACILITATOR
7 Months- Coordinated patient care plans, follow up on outgoing/incoming referrals to enhance treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.
- Managed appointment scheduling to optimize clinic flow and reduce patient wait times.
- Streamlined communication between outside dental teams and patients for improved information sharing.
- Developed educational materials to inform patients about procedures and oral health practices.
- Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
- Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
- Worked with patients to ascertain issues and make referrals to appropriate specialists.
- Tracked biopsy and dental prosthetic lab orders to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Community outreach and Health fairs.
- Performed appointment confirmation and post-operative calls to ensure patient follow-up..
DENTAL ASSISTANT
8 Years 8 Months- Dedicated Dental Assistant with over 16 years of experience in providing exceptional patient care and support in a clinical setting.
- Skilled in assisting dentists during various procedures and ensuring a sterile and organized environment.
- Proficient in managing patient records, scheduling appointments, and handling fee schedules.
- Strong ability to educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care to enhance their dental health.
- Adept in utilizing dental software systems for efficient workflow management and record maintenance.
DENTAL ASSISTANT
8 Years 5 Months- Lead Dental Assistant
Education
- DANB, CORONAL POLISHING, FLUORIDE, SEALANTS
- BASIC STUDIES
- MANICURIST/PEDICURIST
Skills
Patient care
Oral hygiene instruction
Radiography
Charting
Dentrix
Dexis
Microsoft word
Excel
DS Core
Romexis
Eaglesoft Patterson
Sterilization
Scheduling
Recordkeeping
Extractions
Suture removal
Four and six handed dentistry
Coronal polishing
Fluoride
Sealants
Composite
Amalgam fillings
Root canals
Crowns
Bridges
Temporary crowns
removable prosthetics
Alginate and prime scan impressions
Implants
Orthodontics
Dental lab tech
LANGUAGES
English | Native
Spanish | Elementary
Timeline
DENTAL PATIENT CARE FACILITATOR
First Choice Community Healthcare
02.2026 - CurrentRead More
DENTAL ASSISTANT
First Choice Community Healthcare
01.2018 - CurrentRead More
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Community Dental Services
07.2009 - 12.2017Read More
Elan Academy
from MANICURIST/PEDICURIST
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Central New Mexico Community College
from BASIC STUDIES
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Apollo College
from DANB, CORONAL POLISHING, FLUORIDE, SEALANTS
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Personal Information
- Title: CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT/ DENTAL PATIENT CARE FACILITATOR
- Date of Birth: 11-07-1989