Kristin Gonzalez
Newport Port Richey,FL
Summary
Thirteen years dental experience. Orthodontic and general dentist DA. Love helping clients achieve their oral health goals while advocating and supporting them with all the best options available to give them the results needed and desired.
Diligent leader with solid background in dental assisting, including performing advanced functions. Demonstrated ability to support complex dental procedures and enhance patient care. Strong focus on effective team collaboration, ensuring seamless operations and high-quality patient care. Adept at managing changing needs with precision, reliability, and results-driven approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Mai Family Dentistry
01.2024 - Current
- Lead Dental Assistant. Crossed trained in General and Orthodontic dentistry, as well as business assisting, and treatment plan coordination.
- Treatment compliance increase utilizing problem, consequence, solution and benefit education.
- Cosmetic advocacy for healthy beautiful youthful smiles
- Firming financials to secure patient compliance and satisfaction.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough oral care during dental procedures.
- Training functioning systems to other team members for efficacy and patient experience.
- Scheduling patients for preventative and restorative care
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Clermont Lakes Dental Care
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Reduced instances of missed appointments through proactive reminder calls and confirmation emails for upcoming visits.
- Ensured accurate diagnostic results by properly exposing, processing, mounting, and labeling radiographs as per dentist''s instructions.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean clinical environment via routine sterilization of equipment, disinfection of surfaces, and proper disposal of hazardous waste materials.
- Assisted dentists with complex dental procedures, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.
- Direct doctor and DA work flow for beat patient experience.
- Converted treatment
- Firm financials.
Orthodontic Assistant
Mainstreet Dental
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatments.
- Took x-rays CBCT, Pano, FMX, BWX, PA's Seth, intra and extra oral photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth both digitally and with trays when necessary.
- Provided exceptional chairside assistance to orthodontist during complex procedures such as bracket placement and adjustments, aligner fittings, and appliance installations.
- Itero scanning.
Education
Kaplan College
Carlsbad, CAOrthodontic assistant -
Greenberg Dental
01.2017
Skills
- Building trust with clients
- Treatment compliance education
- High patient compliance and conversion rate
- Cosmetic advocacy for healthy beautiful youthful smiles
- Fast Learner
- Paper and digital dentistry with advanced technologies and software
- Patient Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
References
Available on request
Timeline
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Mai Family Dentistry
01.2024 - Current
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Clermont Lakes Dental Care
03.2022 - 03.2024
Orthodontic Assistant
Mainstreet Dental
01.2017 - 01.2022
Kaplan College
Orthodontic assistant -
Greenberg Dental
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