Emmanuel Galendez
San Diego,CA
Summary
Adept Registered Dental Assistant with proven expertise in dental radiography and patient education, honed across roles at DR AN NGUYEN and the US Navy. Elevated patient care through meticulous sterilization practices and effective chair-side support, enhancing treatment outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional professionalism and a commitment to advancing dental health.
Talented Dental Assistant with OVER 20 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
DR AN NGUYEN
2019.02 - 2020.05
- 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- 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.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- 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.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Facilitated patient education on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved dental health.
- Improved dental procedure outcomes with accurate preparation of filling and crown materials.
- Streamlined digital x-ray processing, reducing wait time for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Participated in community outreach programs, educating public on importance of dental health.
- Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
Dental Lab Technician
US Navy
1997.09 - 2001.10
- Reduced turnaround time for dental appliances through effective time management and organization skills.
- Collaborated with dentists to create accurate and customized dental restorations for patients.
- Maintained a clean and organized laboratory workspace to uphold safety regulations and promote productivity.
- Completed detailed models of patients' mouths to create accurate devices.
- Verified appliance conformance with specifications and accuracy of occlusion using micrometers, articulators, and other tools.
- Read prescriptions and specifications and examined models and impressions in order to determine design of dental products to be constructed.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices, contributing to overall team success and skill development.
- Built and shaped wax teeth for patient replacements after reading and double-checking prescriptions and patient needs.
- Adhered to specifications to craft well-fitting appliances.
- Meticulously inspected final products to ensure adherence to quality standards and dentist specifications.
DENTAL ASSITANT
DR EUGENIO SALVANERA
1993.03 - 1994.10
- 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.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
PERPETUAL HELP COLLEGE
MANILA, PHILIPPINESDOCTOR OF DENTAL MEDICINE - DENTISTRY
CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY
MANILA, PHILIPPINES10.2018
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental Radiography
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
- Sealant Application
- Dental Assistant (RDA)
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Surgical Extractions
- CPR/AED
- Prosthodontic Treatment Support
- Dental impression specialist
- Emergency Response Preparedness
- First Aid Training
- Impression Taking Skills
- Professionalism and Etiquette
Affiliations
- CALIFORNIA FREEMASONRY
BASKETBALL, BOXING, GOLF, KARAOKE SINGING AND WEIGHT TRAINING
ON MY FREE TIME I ENJOY GOING TO THE GYM WHICH I NEED TO MAINTAIN MY ENDURANCE FOR DAILY TASKS. BASKETBALL AND BOXING ARE MY CARDIO EXERCISES. OCASSIONALLY PLAY GOLF. SINGING IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE HOBBY.
Languages
TAGALOG
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Dental Assistant
DR AN NGUYEN
2019.02 - 2020.05
Dental Lab Technician
US Navy
1997.09 - 2001.10
DENTAL ASSITANT
DR EUGENIO SALVANERA
1993.03 - 1994.10
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
PERPETUAL HELP COLLEGE
DOCTOR OF DENTAL MEDICINE - DENTISTRY
CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY
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