Daniela Zavala
Princeton,TX
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with extensive skilled in dental radiography and equipment sterilization. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective chairside assistance and maintaining a sterile environment. Committed to professionalism and patient care, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes in fast-paced settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Ronald Dental Care
El Paso, TX
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Dental Assistant
Sunny Smiles Dental Associates
El Paso
06.2018 - 06.2019
- 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.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Education
Dental License - Dental Assistant
Vista College
El Paso, TX03.2014
High School Diploma -
Andress High School
El Paso, TX06.2013
Skills
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Dental material handling
- Pediatric dental care
- Patient intake procedures
- Exam room setups
- Taking X-rays
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Disinfection and sterilization
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Ronald Dental Care
10.2024 - 12.2024
Dental Assistant
Sunny Smiles Dental Associates
06.2018 - 06.2019
Dental License - Dental Assistant
Vista College
High School Diploma -
Andress High School