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Katy Tellez

Suisun City,CA

Summary

Committed, positive, and compassionate, possessing foundational understanding of dental procedures and patient care. Knowledge of dental terminology and infection control techniques paired with skills in assisting with dental procedures and patient management. Committed to creating comfortable and efficient environment for patients, ensuring high-quality care and support.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant

Western Dental & Orthodontics
02.2024 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • 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.
  • Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.

Registered Dental Assistant (Externship)

Fairfield Dentists And Orthodontics
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and answering questions professionally and empathetically.
  • Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Enhanced dentist efficiency by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments before appointments.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.

Education

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Carrington College
Sacramento, CA
06-2026

High School Diploma -

Armijo High School
Fairfield, CA
06-2020

Skills

  • Time management capabilities
  • Oral hygiene education
  • Electronic charting
  • Detail-oriented mindset
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Impression taking accuracy
  • Continuing education commitment
  • Appointment scheduling efficiency
  • Dental radiography
  • Patient flow management
  • Sealant application
  • CPR/AED
  • Oral X-rays
  • Instrument preparation
  • Dental terminology
  • Dental hygiene
  • Four-handed procedures
  • Pediatric dentistry

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

Western Dental & Orthodontics
02.2024 - Current

Registered Dental Assistant (Externship)

Fairfield Dentists And Orthodontics
09.2023 - 10.2023

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Carrington College

High School Diploma -

Armijo High School

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