Danniel Leyva
El Centro,CA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Western Dental
El Centro, CA
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Organized treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols
- Navigated a high flow of daily patients for dental treatment by welcoming them, collecting their medical history and evaluating vitals when necessary
- Performed daily maintenance, sterilization and lubrications of low and high handpieces.
- Fabricated temporary restoration material ensuring good fitment
- Proficient in chairside assisting in different specialties including: oral surgery, pediatrics, endodontics and general dentistry.
- Lab case manager in charge of sending, tracking and following up on all cases.
- Sterilized and disinfected all instruments as well as disinfection of operatories, x-ray machines, dental units, counter tops, and cabinets
- Maintained a clean, organized and well stocked supply room including operatories when deemed necessary
- Took FMX radiographic series of good quality on 10+ patients a day
- Assisted the dentist with proper digital charting according to treatment needed by the patient
Registered Dental Assistant
Sun Dental
Imperial, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Greeting patients and collecting information including chief complaint(s),concerns, explanation of treatment and oral hygiene instructions for ease and comfort of patient's visit
- Seating and dismissing patients with good coordination and communication for a good flow and efficient time use
- Assisted doctors in examination visits by charting existing conditions, gathering patients information including concerns, medical history and inspecting intraorally prior to dentist entering the room
- Prepared operatory and positioned instruments for dentist’s access, suctioning, and ease of passing by use of two and four handed dentistry.
- Performing coronal polish, mixing of cements and other restorative material, placing and fabricating temporary crowns and fillings as well as giving patients proper oral care posteriorly
- Organized and utilized various dental materials during procedures, including cement, amalgam, composite and impression materials
- Assisted during routine cleanings, surgeries, root canals, crown preparations and other dental procedures
- Took dental impressions, poured and trimmed efficiently. Experienced in prosthetics including fitting, adjusting and identifying key points for patients comfortability. Taught by Dr.Cervantes.
- Maintained a clean work area by cleaning and disinfecting operatories, equipment including dental units, x-ray machines and all surfaces
- Sterilization and disinfection all instruments as well as disinfection of operatories, x-ray machines, dental units, counter tops, and cabinet
- Directed 100% of post-op instructions reassuring patient's knowledge and well-being
Education
Associate of Science -
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA06-2020
Dental Assisting Program
Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program
Southwest High School06-2015
Skills
- Oral Surgery
- X-rays
- Pediatrics
- Endodontics
- Prosthodontics
- 4-handed Dentistry
- Interpersonal Communication
- Bilingual
- Teamwork and Leadership
- Patient Education and Care
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
- BLS Provider (AHA)
- Medical Terminology
- Dental Terminology
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Sun Dental
10.2023 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Western Dental
03.2021 - 10.2023
Associate of Science -
Imperial Valley College
Dental Assisting Program
Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program