Cassandra Fernandez
Garland
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Comfort Dental, excelling in complex oral surgeries and patient education. Proficient in digital X-ray technology and infection control, I foster positive patient experiences through empathetic communication and effective problem-solving. Committed to enhancing dental care quality and ensuring optimal treatment outcomes for diverse patient needs.
Professional dental care provider with strong background in clinical support and patient care. Known for excellent communication, patient management, and technical assistance during procedures. Dependable team player with focus on achieving positive outcomes and adapting to changing environments. Skilled in sterilization techniques, radiography, and maintaining infection control standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Comfort Dental
03.2022 - 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.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations and other treatment such as general and surgical improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Provided chairside assistance during Implant Procedures, Including complete mouth restorations.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Excel in Triple Tray Impressions and Scan Impressions using Trio Scan.
- Assisted in chairside whitening using Opalesence Boost.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by effectively addressing concerns and answering questions about dental treatments.
- Built strong rapport with patients through empathetic communication skills, fostering trust in dental care providers.
- Supported dentist during oral surgeries, ensuring proper instrument preparation and sterilization procedures were followed.
- Assisted dentists in complex procedures, ensuring efficient and high-quality treatment outcomes.
- Assisted in coronal polishing.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Dental Assistant
Stonelodge Dental
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by effectively addressing concerns and answering questions about dental treatments.
- Supported dentist during oral surgeries, ensuring proper instrument preparation and sterilization procedures were followed.
- Skillfully managed dental emergencies, stabilizing patients and coordinating appropriate follow-up care.
- Expanded knowledge of dental techniques and advancements by attending continuing education courses, applying new learnings to daily practice.
- Assisted dentists in complex procedures, ensuring efficient and high-quality treatment outcomes.
- Played key role in emergency dental care by quickly responding to urgent patient needs and assisting in providing immediate treatment.
- Successfully managed patient anxiety and improved their experience with effective communication and empathetic care practices.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary prosthetics and crowns.
- Assisted with General, Orthodontic and Surgical Procedures.
Dental Assistant
Perfect Smiles Plano Family Denistry
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, showcasing strong dexterity and knowledge of dental anatomy.
- Upheld strict compliance with infection control protocols, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff alike.
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing advanced dental technology during surgical procedures for increased accuracy and effectiveness.
- Aided in precise diagnosis by efficiently performing diagnostic imaging tasks such as x-rays and impressions.
- Promoted a positive clinic environment with exceptional customer service skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Demonstrated a commitment to patient-centered care by consistently seeking feedback on personal performance and making necessary improvements.
- Improved surgical efficiency with timely sterilization and organization of dental instruments.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, ensuring tools and materials were prepared and available, leading to efficient operations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and high-quality patient care.
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Smile Center Dental
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Educated parents on preventative measures such as proper brushing techniques, flossing habits, and nutritional choices that contribute positively to their child''s oral health.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment in the treatment rooms, adhering to stringent sterilization protocols.
- Prepared treatment rooms efficiently before each procedure, setting up instruments and equipment as needed.
- Utilized digital radiography equipment to capture high-quality diagnostic images, aiding in accurate diagnoses and treatment planning.
- Assisted dentists during procedures, effectively anticipating needs and reducing treatment times.
- Provided post-operative care instructions to parents or guardians, promoting proper healing and recovery after dental treatments.
- Ensured optimal oral health for pediatric patients with thorough teeth cleaning and fluoride treatments.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Montwood HIghschool
El Paso, TX05-2009
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Cross-training capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- Impression taking skills
- Patient education
- Oral surgery assistance
- Restorative dentistry
- Patient care coordination
- Complex Problem-solving
- Patient counseling
- Oral surgery
- Pediatric dental care
- Orthodontic procedures
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Comfort Dental
03.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Stonelodge Dental
03.2021 - 03.2022
Dental Assistant
Perfect Smiles Plano Family Denistry
06.2019 - 03.2021
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Smile Center Dental
02.2018 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Montwood HIghschool
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