Cynthia Samano
Compton,USA
Summary
I am a Dental assistant looking forward in assisting in any dental office that would give me the opportunity to grow and use my knowledge and utilize my skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
South-Lyn Dental Center
08.2016 - 02.2024
- Assisted in patient management and appointment scheduling to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments to maintain high standards of hygiene.
- Developed patient follow-up protocols, enhancing continuity of care and overall satisfaction rates.
- 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.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
Dental Assistant
South Gate Dental Group
12.2014 - 04.2015
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices for improved health outcomes.
- Collaborated with dentists to ensure seamless execution of procedures and optimal patient care.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for daily procedures.
Dental Assistant
Diamond Dental Group
09.2014 - 10.2014
- Internship
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies, streamlining procurement processes for operational efficiency.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for daily procedures.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Clerk
UEI College
04.2014 - 06.2014
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resolving inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Managed incoming calls professionally, directing callers to appropriate personnel or taking detailed messages when necessary.
- Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
- Enhanced office organization with regular maintenance of files, records, and supplies inventory.
- Processed mail accurately and efficiently, ensuring that all correspondence was distributed to the correct recipients in a timely manner.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Chair side Assisting, Dental Radiography, Laboratory, Dental Specialties, Preventative Dentistry, Administrative Assistant/Medical Emergencies, Dental Science
UEI College
Huntington Park, CA11.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Lynwood High School
06.2012
Skills
- Bilingual English/ Spanish
- CPR Certified
- Chair side assisting
- Coronal Polishing
- Pit & fissure sealants
- Outstanding verbal and written Communication skills
- Orthodontics
- Oral Surgery
- Periodontics
- Computer/ Software Skills
- Excellent Customer Service
- Infection Control proficiency
- Vital Signs
- Instrument passing
- Treatment room setup
- Business Administration
- Fixed & Removable Prosthodontics
- Front Office/ Back office
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Equipment sterilization
- Appointment scheduling
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Coronal Polishing Certified
- Pit & fissure sealants Certified
- Radiology Certified
- HIPPA Certified
- CPR Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
South-Lyn Dental Center
08.2016 - 02.2024
Dental Assistant
South Gate Dental Group
12.2014 - 04.2015
Dental Assistant
Diamond Dental Group
09.2014 - 10.2014
Clerk
UEI College
04.2014 - 06.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Lynwood High School
Graduate Certificate - Chair side Assisting, Dental Radiography, Laboratory, Dental Specialties, Preventative Dentistry, Administrative Assistant/Medical Emergencies, Dental Science
UEI College