Gianna Canchola
Richmond ,TX
Summary
Friendly and organized professional transitioning from dental assisting to guest coordination in the salon industry. Passionate about providing exceptional client experiences, managing front desk operations efficiently, and supporting a positive environment for clients and team members.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Villalon Callis Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Sugar Land, TX
11.2024 - Current
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Performed coronal polishing.
Dental Assistant
Sweetpea Smiles
Sugar Land, US
07.2020 - 10.2024
- Assisted dentists in providing quality dental care to patients, including taking and developing x-rays, charting teeth, preparing materials, and cleaning instruments.
- Sterilized and disinfected instruments and treatment rooms.
- Performed chairside duties such as suctioning, handing instruments, mixing materials, and applying topical anesthetics.
- Prepared treatment rooms with appropriate instruments before each appointment.
- Performed chair-side dental procedures in a timely manner.
- Made patient reminder calls and followed up on missed appointments.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to appointments for accuracy of data entry.
- Assisted with ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.
- Bonded and placed bands and wires according to orthodontist specifications.
- Took photographs of patients' teeth to aid orthodontist in developing treatment plans.
- Organized office supplies, restocked exam rooms, cleaned equipment, and updated patient records according to established procedures.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper safety protocols while working in the office.
- Instructed patients on how to use removable appliances such as retainers for teeth alignment correction.
- Kept patients' mouths dry with suction hose during orthodontic procedures.
- Completed post-treatment care by removing adhesives and polishing teeth.
Store Manager
Bliss Bridal And Formalwear
Victoria, TX
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Responsible for ordering, buying and entering store inventory and supplies , along with pricing inventory specifically to the areas and competitors
- Managed bridal appointments, ensuring personalized experiences for clients.
- Trained junior staff on customer service best practices and product knowledge.
- Improved store appearance by regularly organizing displays, ensuring a visually appealing shopping experience.
- Contributed to special events planning, executing successful promotional activities and trunk shows.
Education
High School Diploma -
Victoria West High School
06-2014
Skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Fast paced environment
- Leadership
- Training
- Team-Work Oriented
- Appointment Scheduling
- Cross-Training Capabilities
- Team Collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring License
- CPR Certified
- Coronal Poloshing Certification
- Pits and Fissure Sealant Certification
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Villalon Callis Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
11.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Sweetpea Smiles
07.2020 - 10.2024
Store Manager
Bliss Bridal And Formalwear
02.2018 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Victoria West High School