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Desired Job Title
Dental AssistantDental AssistantWork Type
Part TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: Chicago, IL, USChicago, IL
Open to relocation: Yes
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Juana Ramirez
Dental Assistant
Chicago,IL
Work Preference
Summary
Experienced Dental Assistant known for strong attention to detail and effective collaboration with dental teams. Proven ability to maintain a clean and sterile environment while assisting in various dental procedures, ensuring excellent patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Old Orchard Smiles DDS
Skokie, IL
10.2019 - 04.2025
- Assisted in patient care by preparing treatment rooms and sterilizing instruments.
- Collaborated with dentists to ensure efficient workflow during procedures.
- 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.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
Dental Assistant
Evanston Family Dental
Evanston, IL
05.2014 - 08.2019
- Improved dental procedure outcomes with accurate preparation of filling and crown materials.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- 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 in patient care by preparing treatment rooms and sterilizing instruments.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Education
GED -
Truman Community College
Chicago01-1978
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Dental staff support
- Restorative dentistry
- Oral X-rays
- Instrument preparation
- Chairside assistance
- Instrument sterilization
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Old Orchard Smiles DDS
10.2019 - 04.2025
Dental Assistant
Evanston Family Dental
05.2014 - 08.2019
GED -
Truman Community College