Diana Medina
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Professional Dental Assistant with 30 years of experience who is genuinely focused on patient care. Anticipating steps, providing speed and efficiency in all dental procedures and duties. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments. Seeking an opportunity to be trained and continue education in the healthcare field.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Parkland Pediatric Dental
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Sanitizing and sterilizing dental instruments and equipment
- Straightening treatment rooms and restocking supplies to prep for next patient and maintaining health and safety practices
- Chairside assisting during Tx with N2O and Tx under GA
- Obtaining digital X rays using NOMAD Pro 2 - DEXIS
- Protecting patients' enamel by applying sealants and fluoride treatment
- SDF application on high risk surfaces
- Training recently graduated Dental Assistants.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Working effectively in fast-paced environments.
Lead Pediatric Dental Assistant
Fiesta Kidtastic Dental
04.2010 - 12.2021
- All aspects of Pediatric Dental Assisting as mentioned in current position
- Chairside assisting during Tx with N2O, Tx under OCS - recorded BP and SpO2 and PR (bpm)
- Assisted Dental Anesthesiologist during Tx under GA.
Lead Pediatric Dental Assistant
Dentistry For Children
03.2004 - 03.2010
- All aspects of Pediatric Dental Assisting as mentioned in current position.
Lead Pediatric Dental Assistant
A To Z Pediatric Dentistry
01.2000 - 02.2004
- All aspects of Pediatric Dental Assisting as mentioned in current position.
Lead Dental Assistant
Jorge Carrasco DDS
04.1994 - 12.1999
- Taking Polyvinyl Siloxane and Alginate impressions
- Pouring and trimming dental models
- X-ray developing
- Chairside dental assisting during operatory procedures such as Resin Composite Restorations, Root Canal Therapy, Oral Surgery including implant placement procedures, Periodontal Surgeries, Temporary PFM/Bridge and cementing final restorations
- Cleaned and sterilized equipment and instruments to protect patients and staff members
- Selected and set up instruments, equipment and materials based on needs of individual patient appointments.
Education
Executive Bilingual Secretary -
Colegio Centro Cristiano
Skills
- Health History and Dental Charting
- Dentrix proficiency
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Organization and Prioritization
- Patient Care Standards
- Detail-Oriented
- Providing Oral Hygiene Instructions and education to parents and patients
- Preoperative/Postoperative Care Instructions
- Supply Ordering
- Medical/Dental Interpreter (English/Spanish)
- Sanitation protocols
- Upholding HIPAA regulations
- OSHA standards
Certification
- Radiation Health and Safety, The Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners, 09/12/2005, Cert #004473
- Coronal Polishing, The Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners, 06/16/2010, Cert #001100
- Spanish Bilingual Assistant, MIHS Phenix, AZ, 05/21/2015
- CPR certification
- In the process of obtaining GED (MCC)
Professionalreferences
- Dr Reuben Turner, DDS, Pediatric Dental Anesthesiologist, (480) 332-5541
- Dr Brad Farr, DDS, Pediatric Dental Anesthesiologist, (480) 332-0577
- DMD
Timeline
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Parkland Pediatric Dental
01.2022 - 06.2024
Lead Pediatric Dental Assistant
Fiesta Kidtastic Dental
04.2010 - 12.2021
Lead Pediatric Dental Assistant
Dentistry For Children
03.2004 - 03.2010
Lead Pediatric Dental Assistant
A To Z Pediatric Dentistry
01.2000 - 02.2004
Lead Dental Assistant
Jorge Carrasco DDS
04.1994 - 12.1999
Executive Bilingual Secretary -
Colegio Centro Cristiano
- Radiation Health and Safety, The Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners, 09/12/2005, Cert #004473
- Coronal Polishing, The Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners, 06/16/2010, Cert #001100
- Spanish Bilingual Assistant, MIHS Phenix, AZ, 05/21/2015
- CPR certification
- In the process of obtaining GED (MCC)
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