Cecilia Gonzalez Alvarez
Portland,OR
Summary
Certified Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Dr. Victor De Los Santos D.D.S, recognized for exceptional patient care and X-ray proficiency. Bilingual in Spanish, I excel in offering a welcoming environment while ensuring close attention to detail. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and supporting efficient dental procedures, I contribute to a positive practice atmosphere.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Victor De Los Santos D.D.S
Long Beach, CA
11.2022 - 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.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines in a timely manner
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care..
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, crown preparations and impressions.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering procedure process
- Perform coronal polishing
- Making temps for crown/bridge preparations
- Apply pit and fissure sealants
- Take alginate impressions/ pour models for laboratory cases
Dental Assistant
Long Beach Dental
Long Beach, CA
03.2020 - 09.2022
- Take digital X-rays
- Provide patient care
- Assist in procedures
- Sterilize instruments
- Comply with OSHA regulations
Education
David Starr Jordan High School
Long Beach, CAGraduate Certificate - Dental Assistant
Concorde Career College
Garden Grove, CA02.2020
Skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- X-ray proficiency
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Team player
- Patient care
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Victor De Los Santos D.D.S
11.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Long Beach Dental
03.2020 - 09.2022
David Starr Jordan High School
Graduate Certificate - Dental Assistant
Concorde Career College