Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Kellie Castillo

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Dedicated Registered Dental Assistant with experience at Cromeyer Dental Care, skilled in electronic charting and time management. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through meticulous sanitization and effective oral hygiene education. Committed to supporting dental procedures with precision and a detail-oriented approach, ensuring a seamless patient experience.

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant

Cromeyer Dental Care
11.2012 - 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.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.

Registered Dental Assistant

Myron Powell D.D.S
09.1990 - 11.2012
  • Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
  • Streamlined dental office operations with efficient inventory management and ordering of supplies.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Fabricated custom dental appliances such as mouthguards and whitening trays for improved patient experience.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Supported dentists during the administration of local anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • 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.
  • Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures, resulting in successful treatment outcomes for patients.
  • Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
  • Recognized for consistently providing a high level of patient care, contributing to increased patient retention and referral rates.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
  • Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
  • Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Updated patient records regularly after each appointment or procedure to ensure accurate documentation.
  • Typed patient data into computer system using [Software] while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
  • Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Reduced patient wait times by maintaining organized patient records and scheduling appointments effectively.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene habits, fostering long-term dental health improvement.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality chairside assistance during dental procedures.
  • Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Provided post-operative instructions to patients following various treatments such as extractions or root canals.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Enhanced dentist efficiency by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments before appointments.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and answering questions professionally and empathetically.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.

Education

None - Dental Assisting

Western Career College
Sacramento, CA

Skills

  • Time management capabilities
  • Electronic charting
  • Oral hygiene education
  • Detail-oriented mindset

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

Cromeyer Dental Care
11.2012 - Current

Registered Dental Assistant

Myron Powell D.D.S
09.1990 - 11.2012

None - Dental Assisting

Western Career College

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