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Cece Castaneda

Houston,TX

Summary

Dedicated dental assistant skilled in treatment room setup and inventory management. Known for maintaining high standards of patient comfort and safety, contributing to efficient clinic operations and exceptional patient experiences.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

DDS
3730 KIRBY DR
03.2024 - Current

Prepared treatment rooms for endodontic, surgical, and orthodontic cosmetic procedures. Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of treatment areas.

  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.

Dental Assistant

Scarsdale Denatal Smiles
109004 Scarsdale Blvd
01.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in patient examinations, ensuring comfort and understanding of procedures.
  • Prepared treatment rooms by organizing necessary tools and materials for efficient workflows.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Assisted in taking impressions for crowns and partial dentures.
    Supported dental procedures by preparing impressions for various dental appliances.
    Facilitated the impression-taking process for crowns and partial dentures.

Registered Dental Assistant

Red Bluff Dental
2011 Redbluff Rd
06.2021 - Current
  • Assisted dentists during procedures, ensuring efficiency and patient comfort.
  • Managed sterilization of instruments, maintaining compliance with safety protocols.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-procedure care.
  • Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow to optimize clinic operations.
  • Trained new staff on office procedures and best practices in patient 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.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.

Education

Registered Dental Assistant - CPR/AED Certification

Academy of General Dentistry
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Dental impressions
  • Dental radiography
  • Digital X-ray (traditional)
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Treatment room setup
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Oral surgery assistance
  • Inventory management
  • Dental staff assistance
  • Team collaboration abilities
  • Exam room setups
  • Front office operations

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Dental Assistant

DDS
03.2024 - Current

Dental Assistant

Scarsdale Denatal Smiles
01.2022 - Current

Registered Dental Assistant

Red Bluff Dental
06.2021 - Current

Registered Dental Assistant - CPR/AED Certification

Academy of General Dentistry
Cece Castaneda