Haruka Katsumata
Plantation,USA
Summary
Dynamic dental professional with extensive experience at Implantation Dental Center, excelling in oral surgery assistance and patient care. Proven ability to maintain sterility and ensure patient safety, complemented by strong communication skills. Recognized for fostering a positive patient experience and achieving a 99% satisfaction rating through empathetic, patient-centered care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Implantation Dental Center
Plantation, Florida
02.2021 - 11.2025
- Assisted the Dentist during treatment procedures.
- Organized and disassembled operators post-treatment.
- Provided patient care, assisted with setup and dental procedures, took X-rays, performed record-keeping schedule appointments.
- Assisted Oral surgery procedures including extractions, periodontal surgeries, implants placement, connective tissue.
- conscious sedation procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs throughout procedures.
- Provided chairside support to the oral surgeon during all phases of surgery.
- Prepared patients for conscious sedation following dental sedation protocols.
- Documented medications administered, dosage and timeline.
- Prepared and maintained sterile surgical fields and instruments.
- Managed infection control by preparing and sterilizing 100% of instruments and equipment.
- Maintained 99% positive rating from patients.
General Dentist
Dental Arts Clinic
Valencia, Estado Carabobo
10.2015 - 11.2015
- Improved office culture through working with team to define clinic goals.
- Expert dentistry knowledge, including periodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
General Dentist
Ciudad Hospitalaria Doctor Enrique Tejera
Valencia, Estado Carabobo
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Managed operation in busy dental clinic, including instruction and delegation of dental Hygienists and dental assistant.
- Building relationships with clients including patients and parents.
- Expert dentistry knowledge, including periodontics, oral surgery, Dental X-ray, prophylaxis, dental restorations, oral pathology examination.
Education
High School -
Kokuryo Minayo Ku Ritsu
Tokyo, JapanHigh School -
Liceo Bolivariano Pedro Gual
Valencia, Estado CaraboboDegree - Dentist
University Jose Antonio Páez
San Diego, Estado CaraboboSkills
- Assistance in oral surgery procedures
- Pharmacology knowledge related to dental sedation
- Sterility maintenance and OSHA compliance
- Effective communication with dental and surgical teams
- Precision and attention to detail
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure
- Empathy and patient-centered care
- Dentrix dental software
- Planmeca romexis dental software
- 3 shape trios (dental scanning)
- Instarisa 3D
- Dental Pictures
- Clinical Sedation
- BIO-PRF (fibrin and membrane)
- First aid (CPR certified)
- Focus on patient safety and comfort
- Personable, professional demeanor
- Patient education
- Teamwork
Certification
- Emergencies in the dental clinic, 2011, Funda Odontologia UC
- Function and aesthetics in prosthodontics, 2012, University Jose Antonio Páez
- New trends in dentistry, 2012, University Jose Antonio Páez
- Guided tissue regeneration and gingivoplasty, 2015, University Jose Antonio Páez
- Pharmacology applied to the dental clinic, 2015, Fundacademia, Colegio de Odontólogos de Carabobo
- Philips zoom whitening, 2023
- CPR certified
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Implantation Dental Center
02.2021 - 11.2025
General Dentist
Dental Arts Clinic
10.2015 - 11.2015
General Dentist
Ciudad Hospitalaria Doctor Enrique Tejera
01.2014 - 01.2015
High School -
Kokuryo Minayo Ku Ritsu
High School -
Liceo Bolivariano Pedro Gual
Degree - Dentist
University Jose Antonio Páez