Carmen Valladares
Los Angeles
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with extensive experience in assisting various dental procedures, including chairside support and back office operations. Proficient in dental radiography and committed to maintaining accurate patient records and appointment scheduling. Demonstrated ability to foster strong relationships with patients and colleagues, ensuring a positive dental experience. Adept at monitoring patient comfort during procedures, effectively addressing any issues that arise.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Central Neighborhood Health
90011
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning fluids, and spraying water during procedures.
- Prepared dental materials for use resin composites.
- Took various digital X-rays using Tigerview software and preliminary impressions to facilitate accurate diagnoses.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures, postoperative care, and oral hygiene techniques.
- Documented patient records and updated charts with treatment notes and vital signs.
- Created a clean, sterile environment by sanitizing equipment and treatment areas.
- Ordered necessary supplies to ensure smooth daily operations of the practice.
- Maintained patient confidentiality while entering data into dental record systems.
Dental Assistant
Yehowa Medical Services
City of Los Angeles
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
Dental Assistant
E-Dental Group
Lynwood
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Update and maintain client's dental records.
- Take and process X-rays of patients.
- Knowledge of dental instruments.
- Perform routine dental cleanings and assist dentist with complex dental procedures.
- Advise patients on recommended oral hygiene.
- Customer service skills to ensure patients feel comfortable during their appointment as well as well-informed about treatment and dental wellness.
Deli Lead Department
El Super Fresh
Los Angeles
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Maintained working knowledge of restaurant's policies and procedures.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high- volume, fast- paced operations.
- Followed procedures for safe food preparation, assembly, and presentation.
- Built loyal clientele through friendly interactions and consistent appreciation.
- Effectively managed large amounts of incoming calls.
Education
Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
UEI College
Huntington Park, CA03.2022
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles Education Corps
City Of Los Angeles, CA06.2006
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Chairside assisting
- Dental impressions and X-rays
- Patient documentation and care
- Sterilization techniques and disinfection
- Dental supply inventory management
- Treatment education and patient advising
- Customer service excellence
- Time management skills
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Fluoride applications expertise
- Team collaboration skills
- Medical charting proficiency
- Decision-making abilities
- First aid certification
- Task prioritization strategies
- Appointment scheduling efficiency
- Document management systems knowledge
- Denture adjustments
- Oral hygiene education delivery
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Central Neighborhood Health
10.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Yehowa Medical Services
05.2022 - 09.2022
Dental Assistant
E-Dental Group
03.2022 - 04.2022
Deli Lead Department
El Super Fresh
10.2020 - 12.2021
Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
UEI College
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles Education Corps
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