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CRISTINA MAGNUSON

Saint Joseph

Summary

Highly motivated and meticulous individual with proven ability to maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, as well as assist dentists in all aspects of patient oral care. Skilled in performing preventive and restorative dental treatments, digital x-rays, and lab work. Experienced in dental office software and patient record keeping, with a commitment to excellent customer service.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Dental Assistant

Kwikly
12.2024 - Current


  • Built rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds, fostering a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere in the dental clinic.
  • Ensured clean and sterile work environment by maintaining strict infection control protocols, contributing to patient safety and wellbeing.
  • Performed accurate diagnostic x-rays, enabling dentists to make informed decisions about treatment plans.
  • Assisted dentists in performing complex dental procedures, resulting in successful treatments and satisfied patients.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.

Licensed Dental Assistant

Clearwater Family & Sedation Dentistry
01.2024 - Current
  • Improved patient experience by providing efficient and thorough dental assistance during procedures.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Assisted dentists in performing complex dental procedures, resulting in successful treatments and satisfied patients.

LICENSED DENTAL ASSISTANT

DENTAL EXPERTS
03.2023 - Current


  • Demonstrated proficiency in taking digital X-rays and patient impressions.
  • Ensured effective communication between the dentist, staff members and patients.
  • Set up dental instruments and supplies in alignment with dentist preferences.
  • Followed infection-control standards and sanitization protocols to safeguard patients and staff.
  • Performed chair-side dental procedures in a timely manner.

LICENSED DENTAL ASSISTANT

LASER DENTISTRY
12.2021 - 10.2022
  • Ensured effective communication between the dentist, staff members and patients.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for each procedure by setting out instruments and materials required.
  • Took digital X-rays and intraoral photographs.
  • Performed chair-side dental procedures in a timely manner.
  • Documented dental and medical history prior to appointment.


LICENSED DENTAL ASSISTANT

AFFORDABLE DENTURES AND IMPLANTS
07.2020 - 07.2021


  • Maintained a clean working area by adhering to universal precautions at all times.
  • Transferred instruments and provided suction during procedures.
  • Managed front desk operations such as scheduling appointments, verifying insurance coverage, and collecting payments.
  • Ordered and monitored dental supplies and equipment inventory.
  • Cleaned and polished removable appliances.
  • Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.

Education

AA - DENTAL ASSISTING

SCTCC
ST CLOUD, MN
05.2020

Skills

  • Taking X-Rays
  • Sealant Application
  • Surgical Extractions
  • Treatment Room Cleanup
  • Instrument Selection
  • Electronic Charting
  • Impression Taking
  • Nitrous Oxide
  • Implant Restoration
  • Disinfection and Sterilization
  • Post-Operative Procedures
  • Dental Examination
  • X-Ray Processing
  • Lab Work
  • Surgical Setup
  • Restorative Procedures
  • Chair Side Assistance
  • Laser Debridement
  • Denture Adjustment
  • Patterson EagleSoft
  • Henry Schein Dentrix
  • Sedation dentistry
  • Implant placement assistance
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Oral surgery
  • Proficient in Eaglesoft
  • Surgical setup
  • Four-handed procedures
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking

Certification

  • LICENSED DENTAL ASSISTANT
  • NITROUS OXIDE CERTIFIED
  • CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT
  • CPR CERTIFIED

Timeline

Licensed Dental Assistant

Kwikly
12.2024 - Current

Licensed Dental Assistant

Clearwater Family & Sedation Dentistry
01.2024 - Current

LICENSED DENTAL ASSISTANT

DENTAL EXPERTS
03.2023 - Current

LICENSED DENTAL ASSISTANT

LASER DENTISTRY
12.2021 - 10.2022

LICENSED DENTAL ASSISTANT

AFFORDABLE DENTURES AND IMPLANTS
07.2020 - 07.2021

AA - DENTAL ASSISTING

SCTCC

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