KASSANDRA PEREZ
Parker,CO
Summary
Experienced dental assistant with a strong background in performing a wide range of procedures, such as taking impressions, placing fillings, and assisting with oral surgeries. Demonstrated proficiency in patient care and chairside support, ensuring efficient and effective dental treatments. Skilled in providing expanded duties and knowledgeable in the latest advancements in the field. Committed to delivering high-quality care and maintaining a comfortable environment for patients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental EDDA
Comfort Dental
03.2020 - Current
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Provided excellent chairside assistance during examinations, cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, and other dental procedures.
- Familiar with 3D trios & Dentsply sirona scanners.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Dental Assistant
Giggles Dentistry for kids
05.2011 - 02.2020
- Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures
- Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties
- Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and plaque control procedures
- Competently prepared dental materials including cements, and composites
- Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol
- Took impressions for retainers and appliances
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene practices such as proper tooth-brushing and flossing techniques
- Administered appropriate amounts of topical and local anesthetics and nitrous oxide
Education
Dental Assistant Program -
Concorde Career college
Aurora, CO01.2011
GED -
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO01.2010
Skills
- Dental materials knowledge
- Sterilization techniques familiarity
- Syringes and anesthetics knowledge
- Gentle patient care
- Coronal Polish (CP)
- Endo and oral surgery
- Keeping patients comfortable
- Prophylaxis
- Fluoride treatments
- Tooth charting
- Radiographs expertise
- Patient education
- Composite Restoration
- Team Collaboration
- Temporary crown fabrication
- Periodontal Charting
- Reliability
Certification
- Dexis Digital Radiology Certified
- OSHA/ Infectious trained
- HIPAA Certified
- Radiology Certified
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Dental EDDA
Comfort Dental
03.2020 - Current
Dental Assistant
Giggles Dentistry for kids
05.2011 - 02.2020
Dental Assistant Program -
Concorde Career college
GED -
Arapahoe Community College
- Dexis Digital Radiology Certified
- OSHA/ Infectious trained
- HIPAA Certified
- Radiology Certified
- CPR Certified
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