Carlos Cam
Marin Community Clinic
Novato,CA
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Language
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Registered Dental Assistant with 8+ years of experience providing chairside support, infection control, and patient education in fast-paced dental practices. Skilled in dental radiography, electronic charting, and calm patient care.
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside
8 Years 11 Months- Prepared treatment rooms, sterilized instruments, and maintained infection-control compliance for chairside procedures.
- Assisted dentists during restorative, surgical, and preventive care by passing instruments and anticipating chairside needs.
- Recorded accurate patient information, treatment notes, and chart updates in electronic dental records.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene instructions, post-treatment care, and appointment follow-up requirements.
- Coordinated patient flow, confirming readiness for procedures and supporting efficient daily clinic operations.
- Monitored supply levels, restocked operatories, and organized equipment for consistent clinical readiness.
- Supported radiographic procedures by positioning patients and processing dental images per clinic protocols.
- Reinforced cross-functional teamwork by guiding workflow, resolving chairside issues, and supporting new staff onboarding.
- Provided superior chairside support during examinations, x-rays, extractions, fillings, root canals, and other procedures as needed.
- Contributed to increased patient satisfaction through effective communication and thorough explanation of dental procedures.
- Managed patient records, ensuring complete accuracy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Participated in community outreach events to promote dental health awareness while representing the practice positively.
- Collaborated with team members to create an inviting atmosphere that fostered strong relationships between patients and staff.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing empathetic chairside assistance and maintaining a calm environment.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal outcomes and minimized patient discomfort.
- Assisted in the development of treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs, promoting long-term oral health success.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patients'' needs, concerns, and inquiries in a friendly and professional manner.
- Promoted teamwork among staff members by actively participating in staff meetings and contributing ideas for improving workplace productivity.
- Improved office efficiency by managing dental equipment, sterilization processes, and inventory control.
- Ensured prompt response to emergency situations by remaining knowledgeable about appropriate protocol and assisting dentists accordingly.
- Increased patient education by providing oral hygiene instructions and demonstrating proper brushing techniques.
- Advanced professional development through ongoing attendance at continuing education courses on new dental techniques and technologies.
- Maintained high standards of infection control by implementing rigorous sterilization protocols for all instruments and surfaces.
- 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.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Education
GED
Skills
Time management capabilities
Electronic charting
Oral hygiene education
Detail-oriented mindset
Patient care excellence
Team collaboration
Infection control expertise
Infection control proficiency
Restorative procedures
Patient relations
Restorative dentistry
Continuing education commitment
Appointment scheduling efficiency
Dental radiography
Oral surgery
Dental software fluency
Digital radiography proficiency
Dental procedure assistance
Patient intake procedures
Periodontal treatment support
Strong manual dexterity
Patient counseling
Multitasking
Pediatric dentistry
Dental materials selection
Four-handed procedures
Disinfecting rooms and equipment
Sterilization techniques mastery
Dentrix proficiency
Exam room setups
Inventory management
X-ray processing
Sanitation protocols
Treatment room setup
Dental impressions
First aid training
Patient education
Sterilization techniques
Knowledgeable in [software]
Treatment room breakdown
Patient care coordination
Dental staff support
Clinical support
Regulatory compliance
Dental terminology
HIPAA compliance
OSHA regulations
Dental hygiene
Oral healthcare
Oral health education
Strong writing and verbal skills
Dental procedure preparation
Chairside assistance
Infection control procedures
Instrument preparation
Radiography safety
Chair-side support
Instrument selection
Oral X-rays
Taking X-rays
Customer service
Certified in CPR/AED
CPR/AED
Dental assistant (RDA)
Treatment room preparation
Disinfection and sterilization
Patient flow management
Postoperative care instructions
Data entry
Accomplishments
Work as a Case Manager of The Children's Oral Health Project
Certification
RDA
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside
Marin Community Clinic
11.2017 - CurrentRead More
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GED
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