LATASHA ESTRADA
Fillmore,CA
Summary
Talented Dental Assistant with 5 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
YA Family Dental
Northridge, CA
09.2021 - 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 x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists evaluations
- Assembled necessary tools, medicines, and supplies for dental treatments
- 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
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings (composite/amalgam), casts and impressions
Dental Assistant
Western Dental & Orthodontics
Oxnard, CA
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Prepared treatment rooms for the dentist and patient including equipment and material set up
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines
- Assisted oral surgery and periodontal surgery with four handed dentistry
Education
Diploma -
Parkridge Private School
Long Beach, CaDental Assisting Certificate -
California Academy of Dental Assisting
Camarillo, CaSkills
- X-Rays
- Dentrix
- Eaglesoft
- Sterilization
- Infection Control
Certification
- X-Ray Certification
- BLS CPR & First Aid
Languages
English
Timeline
Dental Assistant
YA Family Dental
09.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant
Western Dental & Orthodontics
09.2019 - 06.2021
Diploma -
Parkridge Private School
Dental Assisting Certificate -
California Academy of Dental Assisting