Javiera Collao
Long Pond,PA
Summary
Talented Dental Assistant with 8 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Aysen Hospital
12.2015 - 07.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Centro De Formacion Trecnica INACAP
Chile11.2015
Skills
- Preliminary Impressions
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Surgical Setup
- X-Ray Processing
- Data Verification
- Oral Hygiene Techniques
- Patient Data Gathering
- Emergency Dental Care
- Oral Health Care
- Strong Manual Dexterity
- Taking X-Rays
- Periodontics
- Sterilization Techniques
- Periodontics and Endodontics
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
Sport, Specially CrossFit.
Trained 5 day a week,one or two hours daily. Functional training and weigh lifting.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Aysen Hospital
12.2015 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Centro De Formacion Trecnica INACAP
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