Registered Dental Assistant offering 5+ years experience of effective and precise chairside assistance for both the patient and doctor. Proficient in organization, team work, and working within fast paced environments. Quick to build relationships with patients and coworkers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Epperson Payne Dental Group
10.2022 - Current
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.
Fabricated custom dental appliances such as mouthguards and whitening trays for improved patient experience.
Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and answering questions professionally and empathetically.
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.
Dental Assistant
Melissa Rozas D.D.S. & Associates
03.2020 - 10.2022
Taught children, teens, and parents strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling decay, and nutritional education.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients and parents on home care guidelines.
Assist dentist with extensive dental procedures at pediatric surgical center within a hospital and work exclusively with pediatric anesthesiologists.
Experienced in assisting treatment and routine cleanings of children with special medical and physical needs.
Extensive training on airway health, tongue/lip tie evaluations.
Successfully assist dentists during frenectomies, using CO2 laser.
Dental Assistant
L.R. Garcia D.D.S., Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
07.2019 - 03.2020
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry.
Assisted dentists during restorative composites, crowns and bridges, sealants, pulpotomy, porcelain veneers, implant restoration, dentures, partials, internal bleaching and limited endo procedures.
Fabricated whitening trays.
Took impressions and assisted for invisalign, night guards, and sleep apnea devices
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, organized treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient.
Patient documentation of medical history, dental health information, and procedures.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Dental Assistant Extern
Dr. Crump, BC Periodontics and Dental Implants
07.2019 - 07.2019
2-week externship with Dr. Crump and Dr. Tunnell
Gained experience assisting with dental extractions, implants, bone grafts, suture placements and removals, surgical sterilization, operatory preparation, and specialized procedures.
Education
Oklahoma State University
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX
Registered Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Aspire Dental Assisting School
07.2019
Skills
4-Handed Dentistry
Instrument and procedure preparation
Full mouth radiographs and intraoral photographs
Knowledge and skilled in Cone Beam CT imaging
Dentrix and Eaglesoft proficient
Tooth charting and procedure documentation
Proper instrument and equipment sterilization
Patient care, safety, and relations
Team collaboration
Surgical setup
Dental terminology
Strong writing and verbal skills
Data confidentiality measures
Certification
Nitrous Oxide Certification
BLS Provider(CRR and AED)
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Epperson Payne Dental Group
10.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Melissa Rozas D.D.S. & Associates
03.2020 - 10.2022
Dental Assistant
L.R. Garcia D.D.S., Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
07.2019 - 03.2020
Dental Assistant Extern
Dr. Crump, BC Periodontics and Dental Implants
07.2019 - 07.2019
Tarrant County College District
Registered Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Aspire Dental Assisting School
Nitrous Oxide Certification
BLS Provider(CRR and AED)
Oklahoma State University
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