Jessyca Contreras
Rancho Cucamonga,CA
Summary
Considerate Registered Dental Assistant desiring position in dental field. Offering extensive experience supporting patients and staff in fast-paced offices. Excellent communicator and diligent about providing detailed education to improve dental health.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Upland Dental Aesthetics & Orthodontics
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality chairside assistance during dental procedures.
- Enhanced dentist efficiency by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments before appointments.
- Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and answering questions professionally and empathetically.
- Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- 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.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Orthodontic Assistant
Apex Orthodontics
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces, bonding, banding, removing or replacing arch wire, coil springs, elastic bands, steal ties, spacers, ligature ties, power chain, super ties and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Took panoramic and cephalometric x-rays, intra and extra oral photographs, preliminary and final impressions of patients' teeth and mouth using alginate/ putty material and created bite registrations.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque, and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Prepped examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
- Educated patient on proper after care instructions for braces and retainer deliveries.
Dental Assistant Intern
Gentle Dental & Orthodontics
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared dental rooms and materials.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Accurately entered patient clinical data into computer to update charts.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry.
- Supported office efficiency by answering phones, and answering patient inquiries.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Created dental impressions to make crowns.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Package Handler
FedEx Ground
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Picked off and organized delivered packages into trailers efficiently.
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Cashier
Shell Gas Station
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Upsold additional products and services to customers, increasing revenue.
Education
Certified Dental Assistant -
UEI College
Ontario, CA01.2023
High School Diploma -
C4L Academy
Ontario, CA01.2023
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Coronal Polishing
- Sealant Application
- Preliminary Impressions
- Dental X-rays (Pan & Ceph)
- Instrument Sterilization
- Customer Service
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Restorative Procedures
- Patient Education
- Oral Impressions
- 4-Handed Dentistry
- Infection Control
- Dentrix Practice Management Software
- Electronic Medical Records
- Front Office Duties
- Orthodontic Duties
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- Radiation Health and Safety
- Pit and Fissure Sealant
- Infection Control
- Coronal Polishing
- HIPAA
- Dental Practice Act
- X-ray
Activities
- Gardening
- Travel
- Volunteering
- Fitness
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Upland Dental Aesthetics & Orthodontics
12.2023 - 02.2024
Orthodontic Assistant
Apex Orthodontics
03.2023 - 05.2023
Dental Assistant Intern
Gentle Dental & Orthodontics
10.2022 - 01.2023
Package Handler
FedEx Ground
03.2022 - 12.2022
Cashier
Shell Gas Station
01.2014 - 05.2016
Certified Dental Assistant -
UEI College
High School Diploma -
C4L Academy
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