Eddie Puente
Houston,TX
Summary
Talented Dental Assistant with 13 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Heartland Dental
01.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and friendly demeanor.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Increased production by 40%
Dental Assistant
Applewhite Dental Arts
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Lead Dental Assistant
Trinity Dental Center
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of dental procedures and answering questions with patience.
- Reduced wait times by effectively managing exam room turnover between appointments, minimizing downtime for both staff members and patients alike.
- Mentored junior dental assistants, sharing valuable knowledge to strengthen the overall quality of the team''s performance.
- Improved practice workflow by efficiently setting up and breaking down dental operatories before and after each procedure.
Lead Dental Assistant
TexDent Associates
06.2011 - 03.2019
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of dental procedures and answering questions with patience.
- Reduced wait times by effectively managing exam room turnover between appointments, minimizing downtime for both staff members and patients alike.
- Mentored junior dental assistants, sharing valuable knowledge to strengthen the overall quality of the team''s performance.
- Improved practice workflow by efficiently setting up and breaking down dental operatories before and after each procedure.
- Conducted routine maintenance on dental equipment, prolonging the life span of costly tools and instruments essential for daily operations.
- Maintained detailed patient records, contributing to better-informed treatment decisions and continuity of care.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Everest College
Houston, Tx06.2011
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Patient Education
- Patient Counseling
- Patient Services
- Inventory Management
- Equipment Sterilization
- Procedure Support
- Clinical Support
- Sanitation protocols
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Heartland Dental
01.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Applewhite Dental Arts
12.2020 - 12.2021
Lead Dental Assistant
Trinity Dental Center
03.2019 - 07.2019
Lead Dental Assistant
TexDent Associates
06.2011 - 03.2019
Registered Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Everest College
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