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Diana Oceguera

Tulare,CA

Summary

Highly skilled Registered Dental Assistant with over 20 years of experience in providing chairside assistance, dental radiography, and patient education. Proficient in sterilization techniques, appointment scheduling, and dental charting. Multi-talented Dental Assistant with several years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative duties such as charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

OWNER/Floral Designer

WOODVILLE FLOWERS
WOODVILLE
01.2022 - Current
  • Created unique flower arrangements for weddings and special events.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by providing quality products and services.
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of flowers and supplies.

Registered Dental Assistant

Family Heath Care Network
Terra Bella, United States
01.2011 - 04.2021
  • Assisted the dentist during various dental procedures
  • Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized dental instruments
  • Took and developed dental x-rays
  • Provided patient education on oral hygiene practices
  • Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration.
  • Assisted in dental procedures, such as scaling and root planing.
  • Performed routine laboratory functions, including taking alginate impressions for study models.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment in accordance with established protocols.
  • Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures.
  • Maintained inventory of supplies used during treatments.
  • Provided instruction to patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures.
  • Instructed patients on how to use prescribed oral health aids and products.
  • Set up operatories with appropriate instruments for each procedure prior to patient arrival.
  • Took intraoral radiographs using digital X-ray equipment per doctor's orders.
  • Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately prior to patient departure from office visit.
  • Obtained informed consent forms from patients prior to performing any treatment procedure.
  • Reviewed medical histories with each patient before beginning a new course of treatment.
  • Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
  • Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
  • Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
  • Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.

Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside

Dr. Wilson's Office D.m.d
Porterville, United States
01.2001 - 01.2011
  • Assisted in scheduling and managing patient appointments
  • Performed dental charting and documentation
  • Assisted in dental laboratory procedures
  • Provided chairside assistance to the dentist
  • Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment in accordance with established protocols.
  • Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately prior to patient departure from office visit.
  • Obtained informed consent forms from patients prior to performing any treatment procedure.
  • Reviewed medical histories with each patient before beginning a new course of treatment.

Education

Associate of Arts - Registered Dental Assistant

San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA
05.1998

Skills

  • Dental radiography
  • Chairside assistance
  • Patient education
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Dental charting
  • Insurance claims processing
  • Customer service
  • Dental Radiography
  • Electronic Charting
  • Periodontics
  • Oral Surgery
  • Exam Room Setups
  • Dentrix Proficiency
  • Patient Counseling
  • Insurance Billing
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Patient Education
  • Clinical Support
  • Instrument Preparation
  • Strong Writing and Verbal Skills

Affiliations

  • current elected official board of trustees
  • current secretary for Woodville Warriors Alumni non profit

Languages

Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

OWNER/Floral Designer

WOODVILLE FLOWERS
01.2022 - Current

Registered Dental Assistant

Family Heath Care Network
01.2011 - 04.2021

Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside

Dr. Wilson's Office D.m.d
01.2001 - 01.2011

Associate of Arts - Registered Dental Assistant

San Joaquin Valley College

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