Kevin Garcia
Azle,TX
Summary
Dynamic Registered Dental Assistant with proven expertise at Scoots Dental Group, excelling in patient care and infection control. Skilled in restorative dentistry and digital radiography, I enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and meticulous attention to detail. Committed to continuous learning and fostering long-term oral health improvements.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Scoots Dental Group
Keller, TX
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Sterilized and maintained dental instruments to ensure safety standards.
- Supported dentists with chairside assistance during examinations and treatments.
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient records for efficient workflow.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized clinic environment.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Handled inventory management of dental supplies to minimize shortages.
- Engaged in continuous learning of dental procedures and technology advancements.
- 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.
- 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- 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.
- Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene habits, fostering long-term dental health improvement.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures, resulting in successful treatment outcomes for patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality chairside assistance during dental procedures.
- Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients following various treatments such as extractions or root canals.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant -
The College of Health Care Professions
TXAssociate of Arts -
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TXHigh School Diploma -
Trimble Technical High School
Fort Worth, TXSkills
- Time management capabilities
- Oral hygiene education
- Electronic charting
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Patient care excellence
- Infection control expertise
- Restorative dentistry
- Restorative procedures
- Dental radiography
- Orthodontic assistance experience
- Periodontal treatment support
- Dental impression specialist
- Pediatric dentistry
- Exam room setups
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- Four-handed procedures
- X-ray processing
- Dental impressions
- I Tero Scan
- Root canals procedures
- Extraction procedures
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Scoots Dental Group
03.2022 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant -
The College of Health Care Professions
Associate of Arts -
Tarrant County College
High School Diploma -
Trimble Technical High School