Cristel Cavazos
Gretna,LA
Summary
Bilingual Certified Dental Assistant with seven years of experience in fast-paced dental practices.
Skilled in chairside support for general, cosmetic, and endodontic procedures, including CBCT imaging, patient prep, and infection control.
Known for being reliable, upbeat, and a strong team player, who brings energy and motivation to the workday. Experienced in educating patients, managing dental records, and using TDO dental software. Friendly and efficient communicator, both in person and on the phone.
Committed to helping dental teams work smoothly, and keeping patients comfortable.
Ready to bring hard work and a positive attitude to serve your office and your community.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Dental Assistant
Crescent City Endodontics
Gretna, LA
10.2021 - 05.2025
- I took CBCT scans.
- Assisted in taking digital X-rays and intraoral images.
- Assisted the endodontist during root canal treatments, retreatments, and microsurgical procedures.
- Have knowledge in measuring endodontic files and supporting precise root canal treatments.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, including medical history, diagnostic images, prescriptions, and treatment plans.
- Followed strict weekly and monthly infection control protocols to ensure a safe and sterile environment.
- Understanding of health and safety regulations.
- Prepared operatories for daily use and patient procedures, including instruments, trays, and dental materials.
- Set up and maintain microscopes and other endodontic instruments.
- Ensure proper sterilization of instruments and operatory disinfection.
- Provided excellent patient care and comfort, explaining procedures, and addressing concerns.
- Instructed patients on post-operative care instructions following endodontic treatment.
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were available for each procedure.
- Reviewed patient health histories before beginning any procedure or treatment plan.
- Monitored patient vital signs throughout treatment.
- Cleaned and maintained operatories, lab, and sterilization areas; kept supplies well-organized and stocked.
- Performed basic maintenance on dental equipment (autoclave, suction systems, CBCT monthly calibration).
- Stepped in for front-desk duties: answered phones, scheduled appointments, checked patients in and out, and processed payments.
- Trained and supported a new dental assistant to ensure smooth integration and workflow.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments for patients after completion of treatments.
- Received incoming calls from patients seeking information about endodontic services provided by the practice.
- Kept track of inventory levels for all dental supplies and ordered new items when needed.
- Assisted in preparing and sterilizing instruments, materials, and equipment used during endodontic procedures.
- Removed sutures after endodontic surgery.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
Certified Dental Assistant
Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center
Sitka, USA
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: Dental Clinic - Sitka, AK
- Prepared stations for routine check-ups and specialized procedures.
- Assists with processing POC - Covid Test.
- Prepare and sanitized examination areas before each appointment.
- Sterilize equipment and instruments used during procedure.
- Supported dentists and hygienist with expert chair-side clinical assistance.
- Updated patient records with medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Maintained team productivity by organizing and restocking dental supplies.
- Assist with filling, extractions, root canal and crowns procedures.
- Taking impressions and pouring them into molds.
- Taking dental X-rays.
- Dental Clinic - Sitka, AK
Clinical Assistant I
Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center
Sitka, USA
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Company Overview: Primary Care Clinic - Sitka, AK
- Rooming patients: Preparation for patient visit by reviewing chart for needed forms, follow-up labs or procedures needed.
- Monitored vital signs, and updating chart.
- Obtained information about patients medical history, concerns and allergies.
- Prep patients for exams and medical procedures.
- Performing EKG.
- Ability to multi task in a fast paced environment.
- Performing point of care testing and assisting providers with in office procedures.
- Answering phone, calling patient with results, scheduling, faxing, email.
- Conducts daily/weekly/monthly QA checks on equipment.
- Document refrigerator temperatures according to regulations.
- Maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Primary Care Clinic - Sitka, AK
Clinical Assistant Trainee
Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center
Sitka, USA
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Company Overview: Surgery Clinic - Sitka, AK
- Rooming Patients: Preparation for patient visit by reviewing chart for needed forms, or procedures needed.
- Obtain and record patients vital signs.
- Performed EKG.
- Preparing patients for surgical procedures.
- Assist with minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared patients for surgical/diagnostic procedures.
- Demonstrates knowledge and application of sterile technique, instruments and supplies.
- Provide assistance to Orthopedic surgeon in a clinic setting.
- Surgery Clinic - Sitka, AK
Certified Dental Assistant
Arden Smile Family Dentistry
Sacramento, USA
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Company Overview: Dr. Teresa Hoang, DDS - Sacramento, CA
- Took dental impressions for diagnostic, opposing models and study casts.
- Educated patients on general dental hygiene and pre- and post-operative care.
- Assisting with front office tasks as needed.
- Performs RDA functions such as coronal polishing, fabricating of temporary crowns.
- Orders and maintains inventories of dental clinic supplies.
- Dr. Teresa Hoang, DDS - Sacramento, CA
Florida Expanded Functions and CDA
A New Smile Dental Center
Miami, USA
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Company Overview: Miami, FL
- Fluoride & sealants applications.
- Provides chair-side assistance to dentist in performance of dental procedures.
- CEREC trained, able to scan, trim, and process the crowns in the oven.
- Cleaned, stocked and prepared treatment rooms prior to patient appointments, including setting up required instruments and tools.
- Provided dental treatments such as radiographs, fluoride treatments, coronal polishing and ZOOM whitening.
- Assisted clients in understanding their available options and helped them select the right service plans for their needs.
- Take digital intra-oral and panoramic radiographs.
- Assisted and anticipated dentists' needs when passing instruments, aspirating intra oral fluids and mixing materials.
- Miami, FL
Cashier
Fresco
Miami, USA
05.2015 - 01.2017
- Brought positive attitude to work environment.
- Helped team members maintain attention to detail.
- Accepted customer payments, and made change when necessary, coached customers on how to use self-checkout stations.
- Assist in training new cashier.
- Coached customers on how to use self-checkout stations.
Education
Robert Morgan Educational Center
Miami, FL12.2016
Miami Killian Senior High School
Miami, FL06.2013
Some College (No Degree) -
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LASkills
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Certified dental assistant (seven years of experience)
- Energetic, reliable, and a strong team player
- Ability to work efficiently under a microscope
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Organizational skills
- CBCT imaging
- Nitrous oxide administration
- OSHA compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Digital X-rays
- TDO dental software
- Front-desk tasks include scheduling, billing, and patient check-in/out
- Adaptable to new technologies
- Multitasking Abilities
- Supply inventory management
- Patient care
- Root canal assistance
- Infection control
- Professionalism and ethics
Certification
- EFDA (Expanded Function Dental Assistant)
- Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
- Infection Control
- Radiation Health and Safety certificate
- Continuing Education
- First Aid CPR certified
- OSHA Compliance
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Dental Assistant
Crescent City Endodontics
10.2021 - 05.2025
Certified Dental Assistant
Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center
04.2021 - 09.2021
Clinical Assistant I
Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center
09.2020 - 04.2021
Clinical Assistant Trainee
Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center
11.2019 - 09.2020
Certified Dental Assistant
Arden Smile Family Dentistry
05.2019 - 07.2019
Florida Expanded Functions and CDA
A New Smile Dental Center
01.2017 - 05.2019
Cashier
Fresco
05.2015 - 01.2017
Robert Morgan Educational Center
Miami Killian Senior High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Delgado Community College
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