Jareli Aranda
Elgin,IL
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with a proven track record at Children's Dentistry Group, specializing in pediatric patient care and dental procedure preparation. Fluent in Spanish, I excel in patient education and possess certifications in coronal polishing, sealants, and nitrous oxide administration. Demonstrated ability to improve patient comfort and support efficient dental operations through expert instrument preparation and room disinfection.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Children's Dentistry Group
Lake Zurich, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted dentists in providing dental treatment to pediatric patients.
- Educated parents on proper oral hygiene techniques for children.
- Prepared rooms for dental procedures by sterilizing instruments, setting up trays and ensuring that all necessary items were present.
- Provided patient education regarding preventive care, diet, oral health and plaque control.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Prepared patients by polishing their teeth before the doctor came in for the exam.
- Assisted the doctor when using nitrous oxide on pediatric patients.
Dental Assistant
The McHenry Dentist
Johnsburg, IL
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Polished the patient's teeth before the doctor came to do the oral exam.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burlington Cental High School
Burlington, Il05-2019
Skills
- Instrument preparation
- Taking X-rays
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Coronal polishing, sealants, and fluoride application
- Nitrous Oxide assistance
Certification
- Coronal polishing, sealants, and fluoride certification March 2024
- Nitrous Oxide Certification September 2024
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Children's Dentistry Group
08.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
The McHenry Dentist
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Coronal polishing, sealants, and fluoride certification March 2024
- Nitrous Oxide Certification September 2024
High School Diploma -
Burlington Cental High School
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