Elisa Davalos

Dental Assitant

Lovett Dental

06.2008 - 08.2017

Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
Served as a liaison between the dentist''s office and local schools/community organizations creating awareness about oral healthcare.
Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Implemented educational programs within the practice that emphasized preventative care strategies for patients.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.

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