Kristy Elizondo
Reno,NV
Summary
Certified Dental Assistant with hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography and building relationships with patients. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring strong work ethic to excellent dental practice.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Williamette dental Group
Portland, OR
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Dental Assistant
Access Dental
Stockton , CA
09.2014 - 12.2017
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
Education
Diploma - Dental Assisting
Kaplan College
Stockton, CA03-2004
GED -
Stockton School For Adults-
Stockton, CA06-1999
Skills
- Instrument preparation
- Patient Relations
- Procedure Support
- Patient Services
- Patient Education
- Inventory Management
- X-Ray Processing
- Oral Surgery
- Chair-side support
- Restorative Dentistry
- First Aid Training
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Infection control procedures
- Dental impressions
- Oral Healthcare
Certification
Dental assistant certified, Radiology
license
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Williamette dental Group
02.2018 - 03.2020
Dental Assistant
Access Dental
09.2014 - 12.2017
Diploma - Dental Assisting
Kaplan College
GED -
Stockton School For Adults-
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