Diana Plata
Fontana,CA
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Gurz Family Dental
10.2023 - Current
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Improved practice workflow by efficiently setting up and breaking down dental operatories before and after each procedure.
- Reduced dentist's workload during procedures by anticipating their needs and having necessary instruments readily available.
- Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for both staff and patients.
- Used Dentrix to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Optimized inventory management by maintaining accurate records of supplies and equipment usage, minimizing waste, and ordering necessary materials in a timely manner.
- Facilitated effective communication between dentists and non-English speaking patients using bilingual skills when needed.
Dental Assistant
Castellanos Dental
07.2020 - 09.2023
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- 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 dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Dental Assistant
Bright Now! Dental
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Dental Assistant
Town And Country Dentistry
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for many procedures daily.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Education
High School Diploma -
Norwalk High School
Norwalk, CA2006
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Patient Relations
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Dental Radiography Certification
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Gurz Family Dental
10.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Castellanos Dental
07.2020 - 09.2023
Dental Assistant
Bright Now! Dental
03.2020 - 07.2020
Dental Assistant
Town And Country Dentistry
01.2016 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Norwalk High School