Fanny Rojas
Katy
Summary
With a proven track record at Mason Creek Dental, I excel in enhancing patient satisfaction and streamlining clinic operations. My expertise in dental radiography and exceptional patient education skills have significantly improved treatment outcomes. Renowned for meticulous infection control and fostering team collaboration, I have consistently elevated dental care standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Mason Creek Dental
09.2023 - Current
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and high-quality patient care.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering a welcoming environment that encouraged return visits.
- Mentored junior dental assistants, sharing valuable knowledge to strengthen the overall quality of the team''s performance.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Reduced wait times by effectively managing exam room turnover between appointments, minimizing downtime for both staff members and patients alike.
- Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for both staff and patients.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of dental procedures and answering questions with patience.
- Conducted routine maintenance on dental equipment, prolonging the life span of costly tools and instruments essential for daily operations.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through excellent customer service skills when addressing concerns or resolving issues promptly.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Typed patient data into computer system using Software while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Maintained detailed patient records, contributing to better-informed treatment decisions and continuity of care.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Improved practice workflow by efficiently setting up and breaking down dental operatories before and after each procedure.
- Assisted in marketing efforts to attract new patients, showcasing the practice''s commitment to top-notch oral health care services.
- Coordinated continuing education courses for colleagues within the practice, further enhancing the clinical skills of each team member.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
Dental Digital Lab Technician
Mason Creek Dental
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Handled essential laboratory tools including balances, pH meters, and colorimeters.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the lab setting.
Lead Dental Assistant
Bryan Ritchey DDS
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and high-quality patient care.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Typed patient data into computer system using Software while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
Lead Dental Assistant
Go Perfect Smile
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and high-quality patient care.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Typed patient data into computer system using Software while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Maintained detailed patient records, contributing to better-informed treatment decisions and continuity of care.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Improved practice workflow by efficiently setting up and breaking down dental operatories before and after each procedure.
- Collaborated with other dental professionals to formulate comprehensive treatment plans for complex cases.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
Education
Dental Assistant -
Texas Dental Board
San Antonio, TX07.2017
Odontólogo General -
Universidad Gran Mariscal De Ayacucho
Venezuela08.2010
Skills
- Appointment scheduling
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient charting
- Endodontic procedures
- Equipment sterilization
- Oral surgery assistance
- Dental radiography
- Oral surgery
- Patient education and counseling
- Oral hygiene education
- Sterilization techniques
- Digital X-ray expertise
- Sealant application
- Patient assessments
- Patient relations
- Prosthodontics experience
- Impression taking
- Team collaboration
- Diagnostic imaging
- Patient management
- Orthodontic support
- Restorative procedures
- Local anesthetic proficiency
- Dental impression specialist
- Radiography
- Dental software proficiency
- Multilingual communication
- Fluoride treatments
- Restorative dentistry
- Indirect patient care
- Electronic charting
- Prophylaxis
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Exam room setups
- Instrument preparation
- Periodontics
- Nitrous oxide administration
- Dental impressions
- Sanitation protocols
- X-ray processing
- HIPAA compliance
- OSHA regulations
- Infection control procedures
- Surgical setup
- Chair-side support
- Chairside assistance
- Oral healthcare
- Oral health education
- Radiography safety
- Dental hygiene
- Taking X-rays
Certification
Texas Registered Dental Assistant. State Board of Dental Examiners January
Certified Monitoring the administration of nitrous oxide for dental hygienists and dental assistants
September
BLS Provider American Heart Association (CPR and AED) Program January
Hippa/ OSHA
Phlebotomy training
3D Printing for Efficient Everyday Dentistry,
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Elementary
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Mason Creek Dental
09.2023 - Current
Dental Digital Lab Technician
Mason Creek Dental
09.2023 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
Bryan Ritchey DDS
02.2022 - 09.2023
Lead Dental Assistant
Go Perfect Smile
02.2020 - 02.2022
Texas Registered Dental Assistant. State Board of Dental Examiners January
Certified Monitoring the administration of nitrous oxide for dental hygienists and dental assistants
September
BLS Provider American Heart Association (CPR and AED) Program January
Hippa/ OSHA
Phlebotomy training
3D Printing for Efficient Everyday Dentistry,
Dental Assistant -
Texas Dental Board
Odontólogo General -
Universidad Gran Mariscal De Ayacucho
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