Daisy Cruz
Dental assistant
Harvard,IL
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with experience at Family Health Centers of SWFL, skilled in X-ray processing and patient services. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and streamline appointment scheduling, contributing to efficient workflow. Adept at chair-side support and instrument preparation, ensuring high-quality care and safety in all procedures. Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography and chairside assisting, administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Family Health Centers of SWFL
07.2023 - 08.2025
- Assisted in patient preparation for dental procedures, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Managed sterilization of instruments and maintained cleanliness in treatment areas.
- Supported dentists by providing accurate chairside assistance during various treatments.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Coordinated patient scheduling to optimize workflow and minimize wait times.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Education
EFDA And Radiology - Dental Assistant
Cape Coral Technical College
Cape Coral, FL06-2023
Skills
- X-ray processing
- Appointment scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Dental material handling
- Patient services
- Restorative procedures
- Instrument preparation
- Chair-side support
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Instrument tray preparation
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Family Health Centers of SWFL
07.2023 - 08.2025
EFDA And Radiology - Dental Assistant
Cape Coral Technical College