Dezirae Castro
Albuquerque
Summary
I am a certified dental assistant with over 3 years of hands-on experience and excel in a variety of clinical and administrative tasks. I demonstrate exceptional organizational skills in front office, knowledge of insurance verification, scheduling, and enhancing patient satisfaction. I strive for meticulous attention to detail in order to contribute positively to a dynamic dental practice environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Bear Canyon Family Dentistry
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Successfully assisted 2 dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference and revision.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Dental
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Supported 2 dentists in performing 4-handed dentistry in procedures such as fillings, oral surgery, endodontics, crown & bridge preparation, implants, prosthodontics, SRP, and routine cleanings
- Charted and updated patient information with EagleSoft
- Managed infection control by cleaning and maintaining sterilized instruments and equipment
- Ensured operatories, lab, and sterilization were completely stocked
- X-rays: panoramic, PA, BW, FMX
- Helped maintain an efficient and effective front office by providing exceptional customer care and attentiveness
- Experience with insurance verification, answering calls, scheduling, collecting payment, treatment plans, and inputting and updating patient information
Dental Assistant
Dentaltemps of the Rockies
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Traveled daily to different dental offices and supported numerous dentists in performing 4-handed dentistry in procedures such as fillings, oral surgery, endodontics, crown & bridge preparation, implants, prosthodontics, gum surgery, SRP, and routine cleanings
- Charted and updated patient information with Dentrix and EagleSoft
- Managed infection control by cleaning and maintaining sterilized instruments and equipment
- Ensured operatories, lab, and sterilization were completely stocked
- X-rays: 3D X-rays, panoramic, PA, BW, FMX, intraoral scanners
- Answer calls, schedule patients, and communicate with front and back office to ensure quality patient services and care
Dental Assistant
Isleta Health Center
07.2021 - 07.2022
- COVID test patients
- Supported 4 dentists in performing 4-handed dentistry in procedures such as fillings, oral surgery, endodontics, crown & bridge preparation, full mouth crown reconstruction, implants, prosthodontics, gum surgery, and routine checkups
- Charted and updated patient information with Dentrix
- Managed infection control by cleaning and maintaining sterilized instruments and equipment
- Ensured operatories, lab, and sterilization were completely stocked
- X-rays: 3D X-rays, panoramic, PA, BW, FMX
- Provided exceptional customer care and attentiveness
- Experience answering calls, scheduling, and inputting and updating patient information
Dental Assistant
Dr. Dental
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Supported 2 dentists in performing 4-handed dentistry in procedures such as fillings, oral surgery, endodontics, crown & bridge preparation, implants, prosthodontics, SRP, and routine cleanings
- Charted and updated patient information with EagleSoft
- Managed infection control by cleaning and maintaining sterilized instruments and equipment
- Ensured operatories, lab, and sterilization were completely stocked
- X-rays: panoramic, PA, BW, FMX
- Helped maintain an efficient and effective front office by providing exceptional customer care and attentiveness
- Experience with insurance verification, answering calls, scheduling, collecting payment, treatment plans, and inputting and updating patient information
Education
Certificate in Dental Assisting -
Pima Medical Institute
Albuquerque, NM07.2020
High school diploma -
Ecademy High School
Albuquerque, NM12.2019
Skills
- Infection control
- Patient records
- Patient care
- Communication skills
- Reliable
- Professionalism
- Motivated
- Scheduling
- Cleaning
- Dental procedures
- Coronal polishing
- Fluoride application
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- DANB certification
- BLS/CPR certification
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Bear Canyon Family Dentistry
03.2024 - 09.2024
Dental Assistant
Dr. Dental
02.2023 - 08.2023
Dental Assistant
Dentaltemps of the Rockies
07.2022 - 10.2022
Dental Assistant
Isleta Health Center
07.2021 - 07.2022
Dental Assistant
Dr. Dental
07.2020 - 09.2021
Certificate in Dental Assisting -
Pima Medical Institute
High school diploma -
Ecademy High School
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