Erica Campos
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Highly motivated and reliable dental assistant with over 10 years of experience across all areas of dentistry. Known for providing highly compassionate care and preparing patients mentally and physically for procedures. A positive, dedicated professional with a true passion for the dental field.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Rolfe Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Surprise, AZ
09.2016 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation for procedures, ensuring comfort and clarity of treatment plans.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness standards to support a safe clinical environment.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction, assisted dentists with complex procedures, including oral surgery, endodontic, implant placement, cosmetic and restorative, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient follow, enhancing office workflow efficiency.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists evaluation.
- Took alginate impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make retainers, and other dental prosthetics.
- Performed digital impressions for temporary prosthetics, complete and partial dentures, crown and bridge
Dental Assistant
Carranza Dental
Phoenix, AZ
01.2006 - 09.2016
- Supervised dental assistants to ensure efficient patient care and compliance with safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored new staff on clinical procedures and patient management techniques.
- Implemented inventory control systems to maintain adequate supplies and equipment readiness.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for both staff and patients.
- Assisted with payroll, invoices and administrative duties.
Remote Spanish Interpreter
Language Line Services
Surprise, AZ
01.2003 - 12.2005
- Provided accurate interpretation services in high-pressure environments, ensuring clear communication across diverse settings.
- Facilitated effective communication between Spanish-speaking clients and healthcare professionals during critical consultations.
- Trained new interpreters on best practices, enhancing team performance and service delivery standards.
- Developed and maintained glossaries of industry-specific terminology to improve consistency and accuracy in interpretations.
- Maintained professionalism and confidentiality in high volume environments.
Education
EFDA Certification - Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ05-2026
Dental Assistant Diploma - Dental Assistant
Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ05-2004
Skills
- Vast experience in Chairside Assisting
- Oral Surgery
- Implant Dentistry
- Crown and Bridge Preparations
- Endodontics
- Patient Care
- Alginate and Digital Impressions
- Digital X-Rays
- Sterilization and Infection Control
- Dentrix
- Scheduling
- Fluent in Spanish
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Rolfe Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
09.2016 - Current
Dental Assistant
Carranza Dental
01.2006 - 09.2016
Remote Spanish Interpreter
Language Line Services
01.2003 - 12.2005
EFDA Certification - Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College
Dental Assistant Diploma - Dental Assistant
Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College