Griselda Collins
Meridian,ID
Summary
Adept Dental Assistant with a proven track record at Stonebrook Dental, excelling in restorative dentistry support and fostering team collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in digital X-ray proficiency and patient education, significantly enhancing oral health outcomes. Renowned for professionalism and a meticulous approach to sanitation protocols, ensuring optimal patient care and safety. Compassionate Dental Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, dental procedure assistance, and infection control practices. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to ensure optimal patient comfort and support dentist's needs during procedures.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Stonebrook Dental
Sacramento, CA
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Instructed patients on how to use prescribed oral health aids and products.
- Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
- Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
- Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Digital X-rays.
- Zoom whitening.
- Itero,TRios,Cbct scan.
- Invisalign delivery and placing attachments.
- Fabrication of temporaries.
- Polishing teeth.
- Dentrix.
RDA
Gurkamal Sandhu
Roseville, CA
10.2020 - 08.2023
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Documented all treatment plans in patient records according to office standards.
- Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
- Obtained informed consent forms from patients prior to performing any treatment procedure.
- Greeted incoming patients, verified insurance coverage and scheduled appointments.
- Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
Registered Dental Assistant
David Berg
Sacramento, CA
03.1994 - 10.2020
- Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
- Supported dentist chairside with root canal and extraction procedures.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
- Maintained inventory of supplies used during treatments.
- Collected payments from patients at time of service or following completion of treatment plan via cash or credit card transactions.
- Reviewed medical histories with each patient before beginning a new course of treatment.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
Education
Dental Assistan
ROP
San Juan Capistrano, CA03-1993
Skills
- Instrument preparation
- Restorative dentistry support
- Chairside assistance
- Complex Problem-solving
- Restorative dentistry
- Sanitation protocols
- appointments
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Exam room setups
- Patient records gathering
- Oral surgery
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Dentrix proficiency
- dental records
- Team collaboration
- Electronic charting
- dental impressions
- Polishing teeth
- Professionalism and etiquette
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Affiliations
- cooking
- walking.
Certification
- RDA , California.
- CPR.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Stonebrook Dental
08.2023 - 11.2024
RDA
Gurkamal Sandhu
10.2020 - 08.2023
Registered Dental Assistant
David Berg
03.1994 - 10.2020
Dental Assistan
ROP
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