CZARINA-MAE DE CASTRO
Pomona,CA
Summary
Master's student with an undergraduate Bachelor's background in Biochemistry and Cell Biology pursuing a career in Dentistry. Committed to making meaningful contributions through dentistry and service work. Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Valley Dental
City of Industry, CA
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Assist Dentist in composite fillings, crown preps, and root canals
- Set up rooms and sterilize instruments for procedures
- Digital imaging of full mouth xrays, Panoramic, and CBCT xrays
- Itero digital image scanning for invisalign treatment
- Taking patient impressions
- Main dental assistant to order supplies and restock rooms.
- Monitor delivery of crowns, dentures, removable appliances, etc
- Give post-op instruction to patients and ensure visit satisfaction
Oral Surgeon Assistant
Dr. Jone Kim Oral Surgery and Implant Center
Brea, CA
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Assist Dentist in oral surgery, extractions, implant placement, bone grafting
- Instrument passer and General Anesthesia chinner
- Set up and sterilize instruments for procedures
- Digital imaging of PA, Panoramic, and CBCT x-rays
- Patient charting and documentation
- Inventory and stock monitoring/ refill
- Front office duties including patient scheduling, collecting payments, etc
- Give post-op instruction to patients
Clinic Manager; OSHA Coordinator; Dental Health Ambassador; Recruitment Department Head; Mentorship Coordinator
UCSD Pre-Dental Society
La Jolla, CA
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Clinic Manager: procedure tray set up, sterilization tech
- Volunteer in free clinics around San Diego: assist in fillings, crown onlay, extractions
- OSHA Coordinator: Reaches out to OSHA instructors to facilitate classes for clinic volunteers
- Administers OSHA checkups
- Dental Health Ambassador: Provides Oral Health Instruction at Give Kids A Smile, tabling events and homeless shelters to adults and kids
- Recruitment + Mentorship Coordinator: facilitate outreach of the organization
Dental Assistant/ Front Desk
La Jolla Colony Dental
San Diego, CA
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Assist dentist in composite fillings and crown procedures, set up trays, sterilization tech
- Digital imaging Full Mouth X Rays
- Receptionist appointment scheduling through phone and insurance verification
UCSD Sixth College Resident Assistant
Sixth College Administration
La Jolla, CA
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Facilitates the social, academic, and personal adjustment of students to the residence hall and University life
- Program marketing and facilitation
- Enforces the policies of Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services, and the University
UCSD Sixth College Orientation Leader
Sixth College Academic Affairs
La Jolla, CA
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Trained in Social Justice and Community Building skills
- Mentors incoming first year and transfer students
- Lead orientation groups on a guided tour throughout door rooms and campus
Education
Master of Science Degree - Medical Sciences
Western University
05.2025
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biochemistry and Cell Biology
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla08.2020
High School Graduate -
Independence High School
Bakersfield, CA05.2016
Skills
- Patient Services
- Instrument preparation
- Equipment Sterilization
- Patient Education
- Dental impressions
- Chairside assistance
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Patient schedule management
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Taking X-rays
- Community Outreach
Certification
- X-Ray Certified, 05/01/19
- BLS Certified, 02/01/24, 02/01/26
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Valley Dental
09.2023 - 01.2024
Oral Surgeon Assistant
Dr. Jone Kim Oral Surgery and Implant Center
05.2023 - 10.2023
Dental Assistant/ Front Desk
La Jolla Colony Dental
09.2020 - 03.2021
UCSD Sixth College Resident Assistant
Sixth College Administration
07.2019 - 04.2020
UCSD Sixth College Orientation Leader
Sixth College Academic Affairs
04.2018 - 09.2018
Clinic Manager; OSHA Coordinator; Dental Health Ambassador; Recruitment Department Head; Mentorship Coordinator
UCSD Pre-Dental Society
09.2017 - 06.2021
Master of Science Degree - Medical Sciences
Western University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biochemistry and Cell Biology
University of California, San Diego
High School Graduate -
Independence High School
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