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Isa Santamaria

Manchester

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every patient a positive, memorable experience.

With the dental field being a strongly disliked topic for many people, I strive to bring calmness and a better experience than they had expected. I treat every patient as if they are equal to being a part of my family. Dental knowledge and prioritizing oral care is top priority.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Dental Assistant

Oasis Dental
Manchester
06.2021 - Current
  • Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
  • Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
  • Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
  • Assisted dentist in oral surgery and implant cases
  • Maintained patient charts, including medical histories, medications, and allergies.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Prepared injection syringes for use in various dental procedures according to protocol standards.
  • Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
  • Performed in-office whitening treatment.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Provided denture adjustments and soft relines to removable dentures.
  • Provided help in front desk duties: answering the phone, scheduling next appointments, auditing next day's scedule

Lead Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
Bedford
01.2018 - 06.2021

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
Manchester
06.2004 - 01.2018
  • Chairside assisted the dentist for exams, fillings, crown preparations, oral surgery and implant procedures
  • Exposed full mouth series of x-rays and panoramic x-ray on new patients
  • Assisted the hygienist in x-ray taking, breakdown of room and period charting
  • Performed denture adjustments and soft relines on immediate dentures
  • Performed house cleaning duties of the office
  • Scheduled next appointments for patients

Education

Dental Assisting Certification - Dental Assisting

NHTI
Concord
06-2004

High School Diploma -

Memorial High School
Manchester, NH
06-1999

Skills

  • Patient record management
  • Patient education
  • Team collaboration
  • Infection control
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Organization
  • Full mouth radiographs and panoramic xray
  • Dental materials application
  • Surgical assistance
  • Inventory management
  • Customer service
  • Problem solving
  • Basic laboratory procedures
  • Treatment planning
  • PPE compliance
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Team building
  • Computer skills
  • Maintenance & repair
  • Critical thinking
  • Decision-making
  • Training & Development
  • Quality assurance
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Data management
  • Hygiene assisting
  • Temporary crown fabrication
  • Clear aligner treatment
  • 3D scanner usage
  • Dentrix

Certification

  • Dental Assisting Certificate 2004
  • DANB Radiology Certified 2004
  • CDA Certified 2018
  • CPR Certified 2024

Accomplishments

  • Volunteer Dental Mission trip to Guatemala to give aid to over 800 children October 2018

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Dental Assistant

Oasis Dental
06.2021 - Current

Lead Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
01.2018 - 06.2021

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
06.2004 - 01.2018

Dental Assisting Certification - Dental Assisting

NHTI

High School Diploma -

Memorial High School

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