Erika Elizabeth Gallegos Diaz
Santa Fe,Antioquia
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Just For Grins pediatric clinic
Santa Fe, Nuevo Mexico
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
Dental Assistant
Bella Dental
Houston, TX
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assistant
Remington College
Houston TexasSkills
- Patient education
- Instrument sterilization
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
- Patient interaction
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- Dental staff support
- Taking X-rays
- Treatment room breakdown
- Instrument sterilization techniques
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Just For Grins pediatric clinic
01.2023 - 10.2023
Dental Assistant
Bella Dental
06.2022 - 06.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assistant
Remington College
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