Carla.F Turcios
dental assistant
Waltham,MA
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Brighton Family Dental Group
07.2007 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Bakery Supervisor
Hannaford Supermarket
06.2004 - 10.2011
- Oversaw bakery department, supervised staff and delegated daily tasks.
- Established proper procedures for waste management, sanitation, food handling and safety.
- Performed opening and closing duties for department.
- Inspected baked goods for quality and esthetics prior to displaying and discarded outdated or spoiled items.
Certified Dental Assistant
Kool Smiles Dental
11.2007 - 08.2010
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Certified Dental Assistant
Febo-Cuello Wanda DDS
03.2007 - 06.2007
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Education
Medical Interpreting Certificate - Medical Interpreting
North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA06.2023
Dental Assistant Certificate -
Boston Career Institute
320 Washington St Brookline MA 0244506.2007
High School Diploma -
Waltham Sr High School
Waltham, MA06.2004
Skills
- Patterson EagleSoft
- Chair Side Assistance
- Dental Impressions
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Team Collaboration
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Inventory Replenishment
- Four-Handed Procedures
- Periodontics and Endodontics
- Implant Restoration
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Office Management
- Manage Schedules
- Insurance Billing
- Treatment Room Preparation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Dental Assistant
Kool Smiles Dental
11.2007 - 08.2010
Dental Assistant
Brighton Family Dental Group
07.2007 - Current
Certified Dental Assistant
Febo-Cuello Wanda DDS
03.2007 - 06.2007
Bakery Supervisor
Hannaford Supermarket
06.2004 - 10.2011
Medical Interpreting Certificate - Medical Interpreting
North Shore Community College
Dental Assistant Certificate -
Boston Career Institute
High School Diploma -
Waltham Sr High School
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