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Karla Vega

Weston,FL

Summary

Experienced with patient care and dental procedure support, ensuring smooth clinic operations. I am thorough with sterilization and infection control practices for a safe environment. I am knowledgeable of dental software and radiography, enhancing patient care quality and clinic efficiency. I care about patient comfort and always make sure they are getting all their concerns and questions answered.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Smilefolk
07.2024 - Current

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  • Assisted in patient preparation and care during dental procedures.
  • Collaborated with dental team to streamline office workflows and improve efficiency.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.

Dental Assistant

Endodontic Unlimited
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Performed x-rays safely. ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.

Education

Dental Assisting

Florida Career College
Miami, FL
05.2021

Skills

  • Patient preparation
  • Chairside assistance
  • Infection control
  • X-ray procedures
  • Oral hygiene education
  • Treatment explanation
  • Medical history documentation
  • Time management
  • Team communication
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Appointment scheduling

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Smilefolk
07.2024 - Current

Dental Assistant

Endodontic Unlimited
07.2021 - 07.2022

Dental Assisting

Florida Career College
Karla Vega