Cynthia Anzures
Riverside,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Registered Dental Assistant skilled in dental radiography, patient education, and infection control. Committed to creating a welcoming environment and ensuring high standards of care. Successfully managed patient records and collaborated with dental teams to streamline care delivery, ensuring high-quality service and patient satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Kidsmiles Pediatric Dentistry
Corona , Ca
01.2019 - Current
- Assisted dentists in performing pediatric procedures and treatments.
- Prepared treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies for each patient.
- Educated children and parents on proper oral hygiene practices and care.
- Managed patient records and scheduled appointments efficiently using dental software.
- Ensured compliance with safety and infection control protocols in the clinic.
- Provided compassionate support to anxious children during dental visits.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline patient flow and enhance care delivery.
- Maintained inventory of dental supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
- Maintained inventory of supplies used during treatments.
- Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures.
- Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
- Assisted dentist in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using appointment software.
Registered Dental Assistant
Carlos Rivas DDS
Moreno Valley, California
06.2015 - 12.2018
- Prepared treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies for each patient.
- Educated children and parents on proper oral hygiene practices and care.
- Ensured compliance with safety and infection control protocols in the clinic.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
Education
Dental Assisting - Science
Kaplan College
Riverside, CA10-2013
High School Diploma -
Arlington High School
Riverside, CA06-2012
Some College (No Degree) - Sociology
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CASkills
- Dental radiography
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Treatment room preparation
- Chairside assistance
- Appointment scheduling
- Checking Eligibility
- Getting a patient treatment breakdown
- Translating for the doctor
- Stress management techniques
- Patient records management
- Insurance billing
- Patient schedule management
- Dental staff support
- Strong writing and verbal skills
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Kidsmiles Pediatric Dentistry
01.2019 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Carlos Rivas DDS
06.2015 - 12.2018
Dental Assisting - Science
Kaplan College
High School Diploma -
Arlington High School
Some College (No Degree) - Sociology
Chaffey College