Denise Castaneda
Ontario,CA
Summary
Reliable dental assistant with 1 year experience, who is skilled in assisting different doctors with different procedures. Detail oriented when setting up exam rooms, treatment rooms, inputting chart information, and taking down procedural notes. Quick learner who is looking to tackle new responsibilities and build on previous skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Lakewood Cerritos Dental Center
07.2022 - Current
- Gathered radiographic and intraoral images, allowing doctors to spot any areas needing treatment.
- Set up trays according to patient needs, plans, and the dentist's preferences.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, mixing materials and taking impressions.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental instruments and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies.
- Discussed treatment procedures with patients and answered any questions appropriately. As well as instruct patients on postoperative care guidelines.
- Assisted with General, Pediatrics, Orthodontics, and Prosthodontic dentistry.
Education
- Certified Dental Assistant
Health Care Career College
Paramount, CA06.2022
High School Diploma -
Bellflower High School
Bellflower, CA06.2020
Skills
- Fast learner
- Ability to multitask
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Highly Organized & Detail Oriented
- Ability to focus in a busy healthcare environment
Back office skills
- Proficient with Patterson EagleSoft
- Sterilization
- Ct Scans and X-rays
- EMR (Electronic Medical Record)
- Four-handed Dentistry
- Patient Education & Care
Certification
Certified Dental Assistant | Infection Control | Coronal Polishing| Sealants | X-Ray Certification | CPR Certification | HIPPA Compliance | OSHA Compliance Training | California Dental Practice Act
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Lakewood Cerritos Dental Center
07.2022 - Current
- Certified Dental Assistant
Health Care Career College
High School Diploma -
Bellflower High School
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