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Leslie Ortiz

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Experienced dental assistant with 15 years of successful building strong relationships with patients and providing my best support during surgical dental procedures, I work well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff. Eager to show my passion and strengths at your practice.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

San Antonio Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
San Antonio, Texas
01.2017 - 03.2024
  • Assisted oral surgeon in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
  • Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
  • Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
  • Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival at the back office and escorted them to an examination room.
  • Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
  • Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
  • Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
  • Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Took panoramic X-rays and CBCT's exported to the patients chart and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
  • Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
  • Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
  • Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
  • Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
  • Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
  • Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
  • Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
  • Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
  • Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
  • Presented consents regarding treatment and type of anesthesia being provided
  • prepared and disposed of all sharp instruments in a conservative manner.
  • prepared and completed all operative and anesthesia notes the day of surgery prior to patient arrival.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.

Dental Assistant

Westover Hills Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
San Antonio, TX
01.2009 - 01.2017
  • Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
  • Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment for panoramic x-rays.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
  • Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival at the back office and escorted them to an examination room.
  • Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
  • Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
  • Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
  • Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
  • Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
  • Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
  • Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.

Education

Registered Dental Assistan -

Kaplan Career Institute - Boston
San Antonio, TX
05-2017

High School Diploma -

Robert E. Lee High School
San Antonio, TX
05-2006

Skills

  • Procedure Support
  • Patient Services
  • Patient Education
  • Dental terminology knowledge
  • Proficient in OMS VISION
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Oral Healthcare
  • Treatment room setup
  • Patient records gathering
  • Chair-side support
  • Chairside assistance
  • Disinfecting rooms and equipment
  • Taking X-rays
  • Team Collaboration
  • Strong manual dexterity
  • Dental staff support
  • Treatment Room Breakdown
  • Oral Surgery
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Instrument preparation
  • Infection control procedures
  • Knowledgeable in speaking spanish
  • Dental Radiography

Timeline

Dental Assistant

San Antonio Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
01.2017 - 03.2024

Dental Assistant

Westover Hills Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
01.2009 - 01.2017

Registered Dental Assistan -

Kaplan Career Institute - Boston

High School Diploma -

Robert E. Lee High School

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