Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Patient-oriented, and bringing over two years of experience in fast-paced dental practice. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
The children's Dental Specialist- Ladera Heights
Los Angeles , CA
06.2022 - Current
Established a clean, sterile, and welcoming environment for patients.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids, and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic, and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Stock Room Associate
DD's Discount Store
Los Angeles, CA
01.2023 - 06.2023
Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
Maintained cleanliness of the stockroom by sweeping floors and wiping down shelving units regularly.
Unloaded trucks, checked in merchandise, stocked shelves with newly arrived items, and moved existing stock around as necessary.
Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities.
Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.
Cashier
Winchell's Donut House
Los Angeles, CA
06.2021 - 12.2021
Greeted customers and answered their questions about the store's products and services.
Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
I assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information, and order placement.
Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
Kept records of purchases, maintained the orderly appearance of the checkout area, and restocked supplies as needed.
Organized promotional displays, or arranged merchandise on counters or tables, to promote sales.
Education
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental
American Career College
Los Angeles, CA
05-2022
High School Diploma -
Manual Arts Senior High School
Los Angeles, CA
06-2019
Skills
Restorative procedures
Chair-side support
Dental Radiography
Dental Hygiene
Team Collaboration
Patient Services
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Affiliations
Hiking
Thrifting
Arts and Craft
Certification
Coronal Polishing Certification
Dental Radiology Certification
CPR Certification
Certified Dental Assistant
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Stock Room Associate
DD's Discount Store
01.2023 - 06.2023
Dental Assistant
The children's Dental Specialist- Ladera Heights
06.2022 - Current
Cashier
Winchell's Donut House
06.2021 - 12.2021
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental
American Career College
High School Diploma -
Manual Arts Senior High School
Coronal Polishing Certification
Dental Radiology Certification
CPR Certification
Certified Dental Assistant
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