Karla Montenegro
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Accomplished Dentist with a proven track record at Dental Frontera, adept in full mouth rehabilitation and implant restoration. Renowned for exceptional patient education and a gentle chairside manner, significantly enhancing patient comfort and oral health. Skilled in both technical procedures and fostering patient relationships, consistently delivering tailored, high-quality dental care.
Great communications skills which allows me to have connection with patients.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Cabrillo Dental
10.2018 - 12.2022
- Detailing treatment plans to patients.
- Sterilized dental tools and examination rooms adhering to infection control policies.
- Proficiently developed high-quality x-rays.
- Maintained strict sanitation protocols for equipment.
- Ensured high-quality impressions for patient treatments.
- Pour up impressions.
- Made individual acrylic dental trays.
- Coronal polishing.
- Dental x-rays expertise
- Coronal polishing ability
- Vital signs aptitude
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Hand piece care proficiency
- Patient education in dental healthcare
- Mouth mirror inspection
- Post-extraction dressings
- Appointment scheduling proficiency
- Take impression
- Teach patient brush techniques
- Assistant Doctor with light, water, air and suction instruments
- Wash and disinfect instruments
- Use ultrasonic
- Use sterilization machine
- Denture conversion.
- Scanner impressions
- Packing cord
- Taking final impression for crowns and bridges.
- Dentures adjustments
- Placing rubber dam
- Implants impression and rehabilitation.
Dental Assistant
Sevilla Dental
03.2016 - 11.2018
- Vital signs aptitude
- Hand piece care proficiency
- Patient education in dental healthcare
- Mouth mirror inspection
- Post-extraction dressings
- Appointment scheduling proficiency
- Take impression
- Teach patient brush techniques
- Assistant Doctor with light, water, air and suction instruments
- Wash and disinfect instruments
- Use ultrasonic
Dentist
Dental Frontera
10.2013 - 05.2015
- Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
- Provided preventive care with regular checkups, educating patients on proper oral hygiene habits.
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for both staff and patients.
- Managed dental emergencies promptly, addressing acute pain and preventing further complications.
- Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
- Reduced anxiety in patients with gentle chairside manner and clear explanations of treatment options and procedures.
- Built long-lasting relationships with patients by consistently providing high-quality care tailored to individual needs.
- Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries.
- Actively contributed to the dental community through memberships in professional organizations and presenting at conferences.
- Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers, and other problems with oral mucosa.
- Produced high-quality dental prosthetics.
- Completed full-mouth prosthesis rehabilitations.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Dentestry
Universidad De La Salle Bajio
Leon Guanajuato, Mexico11-2024
Skills
- Dental x-rays expertise
- Coronal polishing ability
- Vital signs aptitude
- Hand piece care proficiency
- Patient education in dental healthcare
- Mouth mirror inspection
- Post-extraction dressings
- Appointment scheduling proficiency
- Endodontic procedures
- Extractions
- Teach patient brush techniques
- Wash and disinfect instruments
- Denture conversion
- Scanner impressions
- Full mouth rehabilitation
- Dentures
- Implant rehabilitation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Cabrillo Dental
10.2018 - 12.2022
Dental Assistant
Sevilla Dental
03.2016 - 11.2018
Dentist
Dental Frontera
10.2013 - 05.2015
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Dentestry
Universidad De La Salle Bajio
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