Jennifer Gonzalez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
A skilled Dental Assistant of 3 years experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front basic office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. With the Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Deirmenjian, D.D.S
Bell, CA
05.2021 - Current
- 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 clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
Education
High School Diploma -
E. Los Angeles Renaiss Acad At Esteban E. Torres High School
Los Angeles, CA06.2018
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental Radiography
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment Scheduling
- Dental terminology knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Team Collaboration
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Dental Material Handling
- Teeth Cleaning Assistance
Additional Information
Dental assistant familiarized with Open Dental, Dentrix, Dexis. Experienced assisting in settings such as Oral surgery and Pedodontist specialty.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Deirmenjian, D.D.S
05.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
E. Los Angeles Renaiss Acad At Esteban E. Torres High School