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Claudia Loreto

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Dental Assistant with 18 years of expertise using teamwork and communication to drive outstanding patient care. Efficient when taking prepping exam rooms and sterilizing tools and equipment using standard infection control procedures. Capable of problem-solving and handling issues quickly while following protocols. Skilled in assisting with procedures like filling restorations, extraction's and crown's. Knowledgeable in dental office operations and all aspects of chair-side support with focus on communication with other staff to meet patients' needs. Energetic offering wealth of experience in interacting with office staff and patients, supply restocking and scheduling appointments. Hardworking, educated and willing to go extra mile to complete any task. Organized and detail-oriented versed in instructing patients on proper dental hygiene techniques to maintain optimal oral health. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Veterans Affairs Hospital
12.2019 - Current
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.

Dental Assistant

General Dentistry 4 Kids
08.2007 - Current
  • Prepare rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
  • Measure and record vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, and pulse.
  • Record patients' health histories, document current symptoms and pull up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Explain treatment procedures and instruct patients on home care.
  • Four handed dentistry
  • Oral meds given to patient's for conscious sedations.
  • Apply sealants
  • Take dental radiographs
  • Assist in conscious sedations, General Anesthesia and Hospital General Anesthesia.
  • Coronal polish
  • Train new assistants
  • Impressions
  • Schedule appointment's using Dentrix
  • Maintain exam rooms and operatory rooms stocked.
  • Oral hygiene instructions and post op care instructions.

Dental Assistant

Children's Dental Clinic
08.2006 - 08.2007
  • Educate patients on dental hygiene
  • Sealants
  • Xrays
  • Four handed dentistry
  • Schedule appointment's and confirm appointment's
  • Prepare exam and operatory rooms
  • Impressions
  • Filing charts
  • Eligibility check

Education

High School Diploma -

PPep Tech High School
Tucson

Completion of Dental Assisting Program - Dental Assisting

Pima Medical Institute
Tucson, AZ

Skills

  • Infection control proficiency
  • Dental radiography
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Chairside assisting
  • Detail-oriented
  • Strong communication skills
  • Bilingual English /Spanish
  • X-ray Certified
  • Coronal Polish Certified
  • Team player
  • Outgoing
  • Fast learner
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service

Certification

  • CPR certified
  • Completion of Dental Assisting Program
  • Xray Certified
  • Coronal Polish Certified

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Veterans Affairs Hospital
12.2019 - Current

Dental Assistant

General Dentistry 4 Kids
08.2007 - Current

Dental Assistant

Children's Dental Clinic
08.2006 - 08.2007

High School Diploma -

PPep Tech High School

Completion of Dental Assisting Program - Dental Assisting

Pima Medical Institute
Claudia Loreto