Cassidy Cardenas
Dallas,TX
Summary
Proficient and reliable Lead Dental Assistant skilled in patient education, sterilization techniques, and charting and assisting. Proven ability to lead and train new staff while enhancing clinic workflow and ensuring compliance with health regulations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Northeast Dallas Dentistry
Dallas
09.2024 - Current
- Managed patient flow, ensuring efficient appointment scheduling and minimal wait times.
- Assisted dentists in performing procedures with precision and attention to detail.
- Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for both staff and patients.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance clinic workflow and patient satisfaction.
- Trained new dental assistants in clinical procedures and office protocols consistently.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
Registered Dental Assistant
Jefferson Dental and Orthodontics
Dallas, TX
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted in patient care and comfort during dental procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized dental instruments and equipment for safe use.
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated treatment plans efficiently.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Registered Dental Assistant
Perla Dental
Dallas, TX
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
- Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures, resulting in successful treatment outcomes for patients.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality chairside assistance during dental procedures.
- Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Enhanced dentist efficiency by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments before appointments.
Education
No Degree -
Concorde Career College
Dallas, TX12.2022
High School Diploma -
Rancho Vista High School
Temecula, CA06.2021
Skills
- Patient charting
- Dental radiography
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient education and counseling
- Impression taking
- Team collaboration
- Restorative procedures
- Treatment room setup
- Treatment room breakdown
- HIPAA compliance
- Dental terminology
- Stress management techniques
- Strong writing and verbal skills
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Northeast Dallas Dentistry
09.2024 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Jefferson Dental and Orthodontics
08.2023 - 08.2024
Registered Dental Assistant
Perla Dental
11.2022 - 08.2023
No Degree -
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
Rancho Vista High School