Cristina Avila
Summary
Skilled dental assistant with over 10 years of experience in supporting dental procedures and managing patient communications. Known for strong attention to detail and adaptability, contributing to a safe and efficient practice environment. Reliable and looking for a long-term home.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RDA/Receptionist
Hui Dong DDS
Pittsburg
05.2015 - 03.2026
- Greeted patients warmly and ensured a welcoming environment at the practice.
- Assisted in managing billing processes and collected payments efficiently.
- Responded to incoming calls from patients, addressing inquiries and providing information.
- Managed patient appointments
- Supported dental procedures chairside by preparing necessary instruments and materials.
- Took X-rays
- Prophy
- Conducted sterilization of dental instruments to ensure a safe and hygienic environment.
RDA
Jerome Savel DMD
Pittsburg
08.2006 - 05.2015
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing materials efficiently.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and protocols
- Took X-rays
- Obtained dental impressions to create accurate molds for restorations.
- Prophy
RDA
Abc Dental Group
Antioch
08.2005 - 08.2006
- Prepared examination rooms.
- Assisted dentist during procedures.
- Took X-rays
- Prophy
- Greeted patients upon arrival and escorted them to examination room.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Diablo High
Concord, CA06-2003
Loma Vista Dental Assisting Program
Concord, CASkills
- Dental radiography
- Assisting chair side
- Infection control
- Oral hygiene education
- Appointment scheduling
- Supply management
- Equipment sterilization
- Customer communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Calm under pressure
- Spanish fluency
- CPR
Certification
- RDA license
- CPR certificate
- X-Ray certificate
- Coronal Polish certificate
Timeline
RDA/Receptionist
Hui Dong DDS
05.2015 - 03.2026
RDA
Jerome Savel DMD
08.2006 - 05.2015
RDA
Abc Dental Group
08.2005 - 08.2006
High School Diploma -
Mount Diablo High
Loma Vista Dental Assisting Program