Cynthia Carrasco
Laleh Vakili Pediatric Dentistry
Half Moon Bay,CA
2
Languages
25
years of professional experience
DENTAL ASSISTANT with 20+years of experience on front office administration, office billing and chair side restorative pediatric, and orthodontic care. Delivers four-handed dentistry, digital radiographs, impression taking, instrument sterilization, and electronic charting while keeping rooms, trays, and patient flow ready for the next visit. Supports patient comfort through clear communication, infection-control discipline, and careful treatment documentation.
Work History
DENTAL ASSISTANT
3 Years 7 Months- Set up dental instruments and supplies in alignment with dentist preferences.
- Offered gentle support and delivered compassionate care during dental procedures.
- Took impressions and X-rays in support of patient evaluation and diagnostic care.
- Disposed of hazardous waste in accordance with clinic protocols.
- Collaborated with clinical coordinator on schedule and follow-up of patient care and treatment.
- Charted patient data and treatment in electronic health records system.
- Transferred instruments and provided suction during procedures.
- Sterilized and disinfected instruments and treatment rooms.
- Followed infection-control standards and sanitization protocols to safeguard patients and staff.
- Sterilized and disinfected instruments and set up instrument trays to assist dentist.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices.
- Educated families on oral hygiene practices and preventive care measures effectively.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for over 5 procedures daily.
DENTAL ASSISTANT
3 Years 2 Months- Disposed of hazardous waste in accordance with clinic protocols.
- Followed stringent security protocols to maintain patient confidentiality information.
- Transferred instruments and provided suction during procedures.
- Collaborated with clinical coordinator on schedule and follow-up of patient care and treatment.
- Referred patients for extended services related to orthodontics and oral surgery.
- Followed infection-control standards and sanitization protocols to safeguard patients and staff.
- Took impressions and X-rays in support of patient evaluation and diagnostic care.
- Attended continuing education courses to learn new and emerging industry techniques.
- Set up dental instruments and supplies in alignment with dentist preferences.
- Documented dental and medical history prior to appointment.
- Charted patient data and treatment in electronic health records system.
- Sterilized and disinfected instruments and treatment rooms.
- Poured, trimmed and polished study casts.
- Recorded accurate, thorough treatment information in patient records.
- Assisted dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
- Fabricated temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
- Recorded dental history and vital signs of patients.
- Sterilized and disinfected instruments and set up instrument trays to assist dentist.
- Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
- Fabricated and fitted retainers, wires and bands for patients.
- Mixed compounds for cleaning or filling teeth.
- Charted conditions of decay and disease to prepare for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
- Ordered and monitored dental supplies and equipment inventory.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 7 procedures daily.
SCHEDULE COORDINATOR
1 Year 4 Months- Great patients
- Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards
- Developed strong working relationships with management and team through effective scheduling and communication skills
- Confirmation of appointments
- Schedule/reschedule appointments
- Verification of dental insurance
- Verification of dental records with patient general practice office
- Follow up on insurance claims
- Signed up for in network dental insurance
- Answer patient's texts and emails
- Set schedules for [Number] staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
DENTAL ASSISTANT
4 Years 10 Months- Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics
- Typed patient data into computer system using Practice Works while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records
DENTAL ASSISTANT
8 Years- Cleaned and sterilized instruments between patients to protect from infection risks
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines
- Documented patients' dental health information, medical history and vital signs
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records
- Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions
DENTAL ASSISTANT
3 Years 2 Months- Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns
- Documented patients' dental health information, medical history and vital signs
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions
- Booked appointments for patients
- Prepared patient X-rays and images
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines
- Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate
- Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices
Education
Completed Coursework Towards Dental Assisting
High School Diploma
Skills
Chairside assisting
Infection control proficiency
Equipment sterilization
Digital radiographs
Impression taking
Electronic charting
Dental office administration
Insurance billing
Appointment scheduling
Oral surgery support
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Fluent
Timeline
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Laleh Vakili Pediatric Dentistry
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Rand Ollerton DDS
09.2019 - 11.2022Read More
SCHEDULE COORDINATOR
Michael Chang Orthodontics
05.2018 - 09.2019Read More
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Catherine Chiu
07.2013 - 05.2018Read More
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Urmi Amin Pediatric Dentistry
06.2005 - 06.2013Read More
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Sonrisas Community Dental Center
06.2001 - 08.2004Read More
Dental Assisting College of San Mateo
Completed Coursework Towards Dental Assisting
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Half Moon Bay High School
High School Diploma
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