Daria LaGreca
Northlake,TX
Summary
Accomplished Dental Assistant with a proven track record at Pearl Street Dental Partners, excelling in digital X-ray proficiency and enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and chairside support. Leveraged expertise in equipment sterilization and inventory management to improve clinic efficiency. Recognized for outstanding teamwork and patient education, contributing to a notable increase in patient retention.
Developed skills in clinical dental environment, including patient care, dental procedures, and office management. Demonstrated ability to maintain high level of organization and attention to detail, ensuring smooth operations and patient satisfaction. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging these skills to contribute effectively in dynamic setting.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Pearl Street Dental Partners
01.2015 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Facilitated patient education on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved dental health.
- Contributed to clinic's reputation for excellence by consistently receiving positive patient feedback.
- Conducted inventory management to maintain essential supplies, avoiding procedural delays.
- Collaborated with dental team to develop treatment plans, ensuring patient needs were met comprehensively.
- Improved dental procedure outcomes with accurate preparation of filling and crown materials.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
- Enhanced patient rapport by consistently delivering compassionate and professional care.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling, reducing wait times and enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Increased office efficiency by maintaining patient records with up-to-date information.
Dental Assistant
Swisher Dental
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- 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.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Dental Assistant
Flower Mound Dental
03.2005 - 01.2013
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Facilitated patient education on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved dental health.
- Contributed to clinic's reputation for excellence by consistently receiving positive patient feedback.
Education
Dental Assisting
High Tech Institute
Irving, TX10.2004
Skills
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Cross-training capabilities
- Patient education
- Electronic charting
- Patient services
- First aid training
- Inventory management
- Knowledgeable in software
Certification
Nitrous oxide monitoring
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Pearl Street Dental Partners
01.2015 - Current
Dental Assistant
Swisher Dental
01.2013 - 01.2015
Dental Assistant
Flower Mound Dental
03.2005 - 01.2013
Nitrous oxide monitoring
Dental Assisting
High Tech Institute
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