Dennis Canizares
Mount Vernon,NY
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Saw Mill Dental, excelling in chair-side assistance and patient education. Proven ability to maintain infection control and prepare dental materials, fostering a welcoming environment that enhances patient comfort and satisfaction. Strong team collaboration and attention to detail ensure efficient, high-quality care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Saw Mill Dental
Yonkers, NY
12.2020 - 06.2025
- Assisted dentists during patient procedures and exams
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices
- Managed dental supplies and inventory levels
- Communicated with patients about treatment plans
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Dental Assistant
Guerrino Dentistry & Associates
Mount Vernon, NY
12.2017 - 12.2020
- Assisted dentists during patient procedures and exams
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices
- Communicated with patients about treatment plans
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Education
Dental Assistant Certificate - Dental Assisting
Westchester School For Medical & Dental Assisting
Ardsley, NY06-2016
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Spellman High School
The Bronx, NY06-1999
Skills
- Chair-side assistance
- Digital X-ray
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Dental materials preparation
- Treatment room preparation
- Sterilization procedures
- Patient communication
- Four-handed procedures
- Dental impressions
- Radiography safety
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Taking X-rays
- Treatment room setup
- Surgical setup
- Exam room setups
- Pediatric dental care
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Instrument preparation
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Saw Mill Dental
12.2020 - 06.2025
Dental Assistant
Guerrino Dentistry & Associates
12.2017 - 12.2020
Dental Assistant Certificate - Dental Assisting
Westchester School For Medical & Dental Assisting
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Spellman High School
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