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Daniel Montoya

Huntington Park,CA

Summary

Patient-oriented dental assistant bringing several years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. 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. Multi-talented dental assistant with several years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative duties such as charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort. Certified Dental Assistant with hands-on experience in chairside assisting and dental procedures. Strengths include knowledge of dental terminology, effective patient management skills, and ability to prepare patients for treatment. In previous roles, contributed to improved office efficiency by maintaining clean and organized clinical areas while ensuring high standards of infection control.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant, Chairside

Yosi P Behroozan
Santa Monica, CA
06.2020 - 07.2022
  • Sterilized instruments before each use and maintained sterilization records.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival and prepared them for treatment.
  • Assisted dentists in providing patient care, including examinations, dental cleanings, and x-rays.
  • Prepared materials needed for dental procedures such as amalgam, composite restorations, cementation of crowns and bridges and impression taking.
  • Kept operatory equipment functioning properly by cleaning it regularly.

Dental Assistant

Western Dental & Orthodontics
Maywood, CA
01.2020 - 04.2022
  • Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.

Education

GED -

UEI College
Huntington Park, CA
06-2010

Skills

  • Chair-side support
  • Patient Relations
  • Inventory Management
  • Clinical Support
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Instrument preparation
  • Patient Counseling
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Patient Services
  • Patient Education
  • Oral Surgery
  • Patient schedule management
  • Team Collaboration

Timeline

Dental Assistant, Chairside

Yosi P Behroozan
06.2020 - 07.2022

Dental Assistant

Western Dental & Orthodontics
01.2020 - 04.2022

GED -

UEI College
Daniel Montoya