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Christina Zapata

Waco

Summary

Dynamic Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Dr. Chad Latino, skilled in dental radiography and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and streamline appointment scheduling. Certified in CPR/AED, I excel in teamwork and maintaining high standards of sterilization and safety.

Work History

Dental Assistant

Dr.Chad Latino
  • Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
  • Maintained cleanliness and sterilization of dental instruments and equipment.
  • Managed appointment scheduling and patient records efficiently.
  • Provided post-operative care instructions to patients for optimal recovery.
  • Supported the dentist during examinations and treatments, ensuring smooth workflow.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and preventative care techniques.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance patient experience and service delivery.
  • Implemented inventory management practices for dental supplies, reducing waste.
  • 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 x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Dental Assisting

Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX
05-1998

Skills

  • Dental impressions
  • Dental radiography
  • Digital X-ray proficiency
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Endodontic procedure assistance
  • Restorative dentistry
  • Proficient in software
  • Oral surgery
  • Treatment room setup
  • Sterilization techniques
  • X-ray processing
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Inventory management
  • Certified in CPR/AED

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dr.Chad Latino

Graduate Certificate - Dental Assisting

Texas State Technical College