Cristina Montesino
Fort Myers
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with experience in chair-side assistance, infection control, and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and support dental procedures effectively. Fluent in both English and Spanish. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Dental Assistant
Family Health Centers of SWFL
Fort Myers
09.2015 - Current
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Operated dental radiography equipment to capture diagnostic images.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records and health history, facilitating quick and accurate patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Collaborated with dental team to streamline workflow and enhance patient care.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and provided guidance on post-procedure home care for better recovery.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized dental instruments for use.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lehigh Senior High School
Lehigh Acres, FL05-2010
Skills
- Chairside assistance
- Radiography operation
- Restorative procedures
- X-ray interpretation
- Infection control
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Dental documentation
- Patient management
- Patient scheduling
- Dentrix proficiency
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
Certification
EFDA Certification
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Family Health Centers of SWFL
09.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lehigh Senior High School