Jovita Castelan
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Skilled, reliable, and talented Registered Dental Assistant with 10 years of experience to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Bright Dental Care
06.2019 - Current
- Ensured patients are as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepare them for treatment, and obtain their dental records
- Able to read patient's records and provide appropriate concent forms as needed.
- Maintained proper sterilization, disinfection of instruments, and equipment
- Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care
- Prepared materials for impressions and restorations,and take dental x rays
- Handle other radiological equipment and assist patients with these procedures such as Nomad handheld portable intraoral xray machine, Mobile x handheld Xray machine and panoramic + CBCT.
- Assist the doctor in performing complex procedures, resulting in successful treatment outcomes for patients such as cosmetic procedures, General, Oral surgery, Periodontics, Prosthodontics including dental implantology, Endodontics & Invisalign.
- Thrive in 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.
- Supervise and train other dental assistants in the back office.
- Help track inventory and keep the storage room organized
- Maintain a clean and organized back office and lab area.
- Proficient in Dentrix, Dexis, iTero scanner, 3 shape scanner, & Dandy.
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
OC Dental Group
08.2014 - 06.2019
- Assist the dentist with diagnostic, preventative, general, orthodontic (Invisalign), endodontic, and periodontic procedures
- Managed inventory supplies
- Correctly arrange instrument trays prior to dental procedures
- Effectively operated digital X-rays and X-ray machine
- Made preliminary impressions for study casts
- Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases
- On Wednesdays, I worked with the dental surgeon
- Prepared surgical rooms for pre and post operations for Oral Surgeon
- Properly sterilized dental equipment and examination room in accordance with infection control policies
- Provided appropriate postoperative instructions as prescribed by surgeon.
Education
Dental Assistant Certificate -
Concorde Career College
08.2014
Skills
- Multitasker that thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Dental radiography expertise
- Sterilization techniques
- Dental hygiene
- Time Management Capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient Relations
- Knowledgeable in Dentrix,Dexis
- Sealant Application
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Treatment room setup & treatment room breakdown
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Office Administration
- Inventory Replenishment and supply ordering
Academic Credentials
- Operating Dentistry
- Coronal Polishing, Sealants
- Dental Office emergencies & compliance
- Experience with Cad/Cam
- OSHA/Dental Office Safety
- Laboratory Procedures
- Dental Radiography
- Chair side Assisting
- Dental Health
- Administrative Dentistry
- Medical Terminology
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Bright Dental Care
06.2019 - Current
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
OC Dental Group
08.2014 - 06.2019
Dental Assistant Certificate -
Concorde Career College