Crystal M Mireles
Dental Assistant
Cleveland,TX
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with expertise in digital X-ray proficiency and infection control, honed at Atascocita Modern Dentistry. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective oral hygiene education and strong team collaboration. Skilled in equipment sterilization and treatment room setup, ensuring optimal care and safety for all patients.
Experienced with patient care and dental procedure support, ensuring smooth clinic operations. Utilizes effective sterilization and infection control practices for safe environment. Knowledge of dental software and radiography, enhancing patient care quality and clinic efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Atascocita Modern Dentistry And Orthodontics
07.2013 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- 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.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
- Facilitated patient education on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved dental health.
- Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Streamlined digital x-ray processing, reducing wait time for diagnosis and treatment planning.
Dental Assitant
Little York Dental
08.2007 - 10.2012
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- 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.
Education
GED -
GED Testing Services
Houston, TX11-2021
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Appointment scheduling
- Sterilization techniques
- Treatment room setup
- X-ray processing
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Infection control proficiency
- Cross-training capabilities
- Impression taking skills
- Treatment room breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient education
- Dental material handling
- Electronic charting
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- First aid training
- Dental staff support
- Knowledgeable in Epic
- Pediatric dental care
- Strong manual dexterity
- HIPAA compliance
- Team collaboration abilities
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Atascocita Modern Dentistry And Orthodontics
07.2013 - Current
Dental Assitant
Little York Dental
08.2007 - 10.2012
GED -
GED Testing Services
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