Cecilia Martinez
Lake Station
Summary
Dedicated, dependable, and compassionate EFDA Certified Dental Assistant with six years of experience providing high-quality patient care. Experienced in chairside assisting, patient preparation, sterilization, digital X-rays, infection control, and educating patients on proper oral hygiene. Recognized for excellent communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced dental practice.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Ridgewood Dental P.C
01.2020 - Current
- Assist dentists during Restorative, Preventive, Endo, and Cosmetic dental procedures.
- Prepare treatment rooms and ensure all instruments and materials are ready before each procedure.
- Sterilize instruments and maintain strict infection control protocols.
- Take and process digital dental X-rays while following all safety guidelines.
- Record patient information and maintain accurate dental records.
- Accurately captured and processed digital dental X-rays, crucial for diagnostic and post-treatment assessment in endodontics.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Schedule appointments and help maintain efficient daily office operations.
- Provide compassionate, professional care to patients of all ages.
- Work closely with the dental team to deliver exceptional patient experiences.
Education
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Indiana University Northwest IUN
Skills
- Chairside Dental Assisting
- Four-Handed Dentistry
- Digital Dental X-Rays
- Instrument Sterilization
- Infection Control
- Patient Care
- Dental Charting
- Electronic Dental Records
- Team Collaboration
- Communication & Customer Service
- Appointment Scheduling
- Time Management
Certification
- EFDA Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certification
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Radiology Certification
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Ridgewood Dental P.C
01.2020 - Current
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Indiana University Northwest IUN