Esmeralda Preston
Richmond,TX
Summary
Proven Registered Dental Assistant with a track record of excellence at Specialty Smiles, adept in electronic charting and patient services. Demonstrates a detail-oriented mindset and exceptional time management capabilities, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction and dental care efficiency. Skilled in team collaboration and adept at improving dental health through patient education.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Specialty Smiles
Pearland
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- 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.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Updated patient records regularly after each appointment or procedure to ensure accurate documentation.
- Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene habits, fostering long-term dental health improvement.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and answering questions professionally and empathetically.
- Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures, resulting in successful treatment outcomes for patients.
Registered Dental Assistant
Ultra Staff / Texas Children's
Houston, TX
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Updated patient records regularly after each appointment or procedure to ensure accurate documentation.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Typed patient data into computer system using Software while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
Registered Dental Assistant
Lovett Dental
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- 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.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Updated patient records regularly after each appointment or procedure to ensure accurate documentation.
Education
Certificate - Dental
Greatwood Dental Assistant Program
Sugar Land, TX11.2018
Skills
- Time management capabilities
- Oral hygiene education
- Electronic charting
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Appointment scheduling efficiency
- Insurance billing
- Multitasking
- Inventory management
- Patient services
- Knowledgeable in software
Additional Information
Previous retail experience
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Specialty Smiles
11.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Dental Assistant
Ultra Staff / Texas Children's
01.2019 - 03.2020
Registered Dental Assistant
Lovett Dental
01.2019 - 01.2020
Certificate - Dental
Greatwood Dental Assistant Program