Lead Assistant
Janeth Guerrero-Vilanueva
Bright Now! Dental
San Leandro,CA
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Reliable registerd Dental Assistant with thirteen years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with chairside assisting-hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, pouring and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients. Motivated and willing to keep growing and learning about the dental field.
Dental professional prepared to provide high-quality patient care in dynamic dental environment. Adept in dental radiography, chairside assistance, and maintaining sterilization protocols. Reliable team player with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs.
Knowledgeable with solid background in dental assisting and patient care. Demonstrated ability to support dental procedures effectively and ensure smooth patient experience.
Experienced professional with background in dental practice management. Offers expertise in sterilization procedures, infection control and oral health care.
Work History
Lead Assistant
3 Years- Coordinated daily patient flow and clinical scheduling to maintain efficient chairside operations.
- Supported dentists during procedures by anticipating needs and preparing required instruments.
- Trained new assistants on sterilization, operatory setup, and patient preparation procedures.
- Verified patient records, consent forms, and treatment documentation for accuracy and compliance.
- Resolved scheduling conflicts and optimized appointment coordination for seamless office coverage.
- Trained new staff members, resulting in faster onboarding and increased overall efficiency.
- Oversaw inventory management processes including purchasing office supplies and equipment ensuring cost-effective procurement strategies.
- Provided exceptional customer service when interacting with clients, addressing inquiries promptly while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
Registered Dental Assistant
6 Years 10 Months- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery.
- Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by seating them, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment
- Booked patient appointments and managed treatment details using MS Excel and industry-standard registration software.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
- Educated patients on postoperative care, including best practices for protecting dental work and enhancing healing process.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Managed more than 20 patients per day
- Captured high-quality digital X-rays and verified imaging accuracy for diagnostic review.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained operatory readiness in alignment with infection-control and OSHA standards.
- Documented treatment notes, charting, and clinical records with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Took impressions and prepared temporary restorations to support efficient patient care.
- Coordinated patient flow between operatories to reduce delays and maintain schedule efficiency.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
- Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
Dental Assistant
3 Years 7 Months- Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
- Front desk experience managing and making calls.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Patient Flow Management
Detail-Oriented
Cleaning and Sanitizing
Preliminary Impressions
Taking Medical and Dental Histories
Procedure Support
Disinfection and Sterilization
Instrument Tray Preparation
Treatment Room Preparation
Postoperative Care Instructions
Dental Radiography
Crown and Bridge Construction
Teeth Cleaning
Addressing Patient Inquiries
Sealant Application
Appointment Scheduling
Denture Adjustment
Oral hygiene education
Patient records management
Patient relations
Multitasking
Inventory management
Dental impressions
Knowledgeable in dentrix
echart and ascend
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
Timeline
Lead Assistant
Bright Now! Dental
2023.11 - CurrentRead More
Registered Dental Assistant
Western Dental & Orthodontics
2017.01 - 2023.11Read More
Dental Assistant
Dr. Eusebio DMD
2013.06 - 2017.01Read More
Chabot College
High School Diploma
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