Cindy Lopez
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Reliable Dental Assistant with 10 years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Skilled with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Gaithersburg Dental Care
12.2021 - Current
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and high-quality patient care.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Assisted in marketing efforts to attract new patients, showcasing the practice''s commitment to top-notch oral health care services.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Dental Assistant
College Park Dental
01.2015 - 11.2021
- 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.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD12.2024
High School Diploma -
Springbrook High School
Silver Spring, MD05.2012
Skills
Team Collaboration
Radiography
Complex Problem-Solving
Teamwork and Collaboration
Dental Assistant (RDA)
Certification
- RHS License
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Gaithersburg Dental Care
12.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant
College Park Dental
01.2015 - 11.2021
No Degree - General Studies
Howard Community College
High School Diploma -
Springbrook High School