Bertha Salazar
La Porte,TX
Summary
Dynamic dental professional with extensive experience at Dr. Charles W. Cline, D.D.S. Family & Cosmetic Denistry, excelling in digital X-ray proficiency and appointment scheduling. Recognized for enhancing patient care through effective teamwork and oral hygiene education. Committed to maintaining high standards of sterilization techniques and radiography safety, ensuring a safe and efficient treatment environment.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Charles W. Cline, D.D.S. Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
06.2013 - Current
- Assisted in patient management and scheduling to optimize office workflow.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments to ensure safety and compliance.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Collaborated with dental team to streamline procedures and enhance patient comfort.
- Implemented inventory management system to track supplies and reduce waste effectively.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and office protocols.
- 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 a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
Education
High School Diploma -
La Porte
La Porte, TX05-1989
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- X-ray processing
- Sterilization techniques
- Treatment room setup
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Cross-training capabilities
- Treatment room breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
- Office administration duties
- Proficient in Dentrix and MS Office
- Medical records management
- Orthodontic procedure support
- Insurance billing
- Dental office administration
- Chair-side support
- Exam room setups
- Surgical setup
- Radiography safety
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- CPR/AED
- Dental hygiene
- Oral X-rays
Certification
- Licensed Dental Assistant - 2000-Present
Languages
English
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Charles W. Cline, D.D.S. Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
06.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
La Porte