Carlos Araujo
El Monte
Summary
Adaptable Registered Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Covina Dental Arts and Orthodontics, proficient in surgical assistance and patient education. Proven ability to maintain strict infection control and HIPAA compliance while delivering exceptional patient care. Strong communicator and team collaborator, dedicated to enhancing patient comfort and recovery through effective support and education.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Covina Dental Arts and Orthodontics
Covina
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted the dentist with procedures, including fillings, crowns, and extractions.
- Managed patient records and digital charting to ensure accuracy and HIPAA compliance.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and operatories, maintaining strict infection control protocols for high patient volume.
- Provided clear pre- and post-operative instructions to patients and guardians, promoting comfort and recovery.
Retail Associate (Concurrent Employment)
The Home Depot
West Covina
09.2023 - Current
- Data Entry.
- Delivered customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Utilize strong organizational skills to manage inventory, stock shelves, and ensure product availability in assigned departments.
- Demonstrate reliable attendance, punctuality, and a strong work ethic, consistently meeting operational goals during peak hours.
Dental Assisting Clinical Rotations (Intern Training)
Leonard Lem, D.D.S., M.D.
Arcadia
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Supported the oral surgeon chairside during complex surgical procedures, including wisdom tooth removal and implants. As well as other procedures.
- Demonstrated proficiency in anticipating the surgeon's needs, managing instruments, and monitoring patient status throughout procedures.
- (Oral Surgeon)
Dental Assisting Clinical Rotations (Intern Training)
Arthur Johnson, D.D.S, M.D.
Covina
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisted with general and cosmetic dentistry, specializing in efficient four-handed assisting techniques to optimize doctor production and speed.
- Prepared materials and composites for restorations, ensuring sterile and accurate mixing and placement.
- Take impressions, radiographs, and maintain sterilization
- Provide patient education, treatment assistance, and chairside support
Education
Certificate of Achievement - Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Program
Citrus College RDA Program
Glendora, CA06.2024
High School Diploma -
El Monte High School
El Monte, CA06.2022
Associate of Science - Biology
Citrus College
Glendora, CASkills
- Dental radiography
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Digital charting
- Surgical assistance
- Customer relationship management
- Time management
- Data entry
- Inventory management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Oral hygiene education
- Infection control proficiency
- Restorative dentistry
- Dental procedure assistance
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- Infection control expertise
- Exam room setups
- Four-handed procedures
- Patient care excellence
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- HIPAA compliance
- Oral health education
- Equipment sterilization
Affiliations
- American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA)
- San Gabriel Valley California Dental Association
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), State of California, 2024
- Certified Dental Assistance (CDA), State of California, 2024
- Coronal Polishing Certificate, State of California, 2024
- Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate, State of California, 2024
- Radiation Safety Certificate, State of California, 2024
- Infection Control Certificate, State of California, 2024
- CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS), Current (Valid through 2025), 2023
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Covina Dental Arts and Orthodontics
04.2024 - Current
Dental Assisting Clinical Rotations (Intern Training)
Leonard Lem, D.D.S., M.D.
04.2024 - 06.2024
Dental Assisting Clinical Rotations (Intern Training)
Arthur Johnson, D.D.S, M.D.
02.2024 - 04.2024
Retail Associate (Concurrent Employment)
The Home Depot
09.2023 - Current
Certificate of Achievement - Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Program
Citrus College RDA Program
High School Diploma -
El Monte High School
Associate of Science - Biology
Citrus College