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Kardenia Elia

El Cajon,CA

Summary

Dedicated and reliable Registered Dental Assistant with over 5 years of hands-on experience in dental office settings. Trilingual in English, Arabic, and chaldean, with strong communication and patient-care skills. Experienced in chairside assisting, patient record management, X-rays, and maintaining a clean, organized clinical environment. Recognized for excellent customer service, professionalism, and creating a welcoming atmosphere for patients and staff.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant

La maestra
01.2023 - Current
  • Supervisor: Rita Kiryakos
  • Update and maintain accurate patient dental records
  • Take and process dental X-rays
  • Prepare patients for procedures and ensure comfort
  • Assist dentist during procedures, including suctioning and instrument transfer
  • Sterilize, bag, and organize dental instruments
  • Take and pour impressions
  • Fabricate temporary crowns
  • Apply sealants
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment

Dental Assistant

Dinkha dental, inc.
01.2021 - 01.2023

Dinkha Dental, Inc. Dental Assistant Supervisor: Maha Dinkha 2021 – 2023

  • Assisted dentist with chairside procedures
  • Prepared treatment rooms and patients
  • Sterilized and maintained instruments
  • Supported daily office operations
  • Delivered high-quality patient care and customer service

Education

California dental assistant certificate -

10.2023

High School Diploma -

El Cajon Valley High School
El Cajon, CA
06.2020

Associates - Child Development

Grossmont/ Cuyamaca community college
El Cajon, CA

Skills

  • Time management capabilities
  • Electronic charting
  • Detail-oriented mindset
  • Patient care excellence
  • Infection control expertise
  • Patient records management
  • Impression taking accuracy
  • Dental software fluency
  • Trilangula: English, Arabic, Aramaic

Certification

  • Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) -2023
  • Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) -2024
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) -2027

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

La maestra
01.2023 - Current

Dental Assistant

Dinkha dental, inc.
01.2021 - 01.2023

California dental assistant certificate -

High School Diploma -

El Cajon Valley High School

Associates - Child Development

Grossmont/ Cuyamaca community college
Kardenia Elia