LILIA RIVERA
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Registered Dental Assistant with extensive experience. Proven ability to enhance patient experiences through proficient multitasking and meticulous attention to detail. Skilled in digital x-rays and infection control, contributing to a safe clinical environment while supporting efficient treatment planning and execution.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Worker
UPS
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Efficiently process and package shipments
- Maintain organized inventory in warehouse.
- Follow company safety procedures.
- Assist with loading and unloading trucks.
- Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
- Managed incoming shipments effectively by inspecting goods for quality control purposes before storing them appropriately.
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment by diligently cross-checking pick lists against packed items for consistency.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and optimize productivity levels.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular training sessions for new and existing staff.
Registered Dental Assistant
Padre Dental Group
05.2019 - 11.2024
- 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.
- Supported two general dentist in routine dental treatments, such as fillings, root canals, extractions and crown preps.
- Took digital impressions using Sirona Primescan.
- Took records for Invisalign.
- Took digital x-rays.
- Created dental impressions for diagnostics and study casts to make essixs, bleaching trays.
- Performed inoffice whitening using Zoom.
- Assisted dentist with implant crowns.
Registered Dental Assistant
Salt Creek Dental
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, prepared 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.
- Fabricated temporary fillings and provisional crowns.
- Maintained equipment.
- Managed lab cases.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Took dental images and digital x-rays.
Registered Dental Assistant
La Jolla Family Smile Design
10.2016 - 10.2018
- Assisted several general dentists during dental treatments, provisional crowns, coronal polishing.
- Took digital x-rays.
- Took digital impressions using Itero.
- Prepared for dental treatments.
- Sterilized instruments and operatories.
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Keeny
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Assisted general dentists in dental treatments.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Lichter
03.2012 - 01.2016
- Assisted general dentist with dental procedures.
- Sterilize instruments and dental rooms.
- Set up dental room for dental procedures scheduled.
- Coronal polish
- Provisional crowns, bridges, veneers
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Hunter
02.2011 - 03.2012
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentist; sterilization, Cerec restorations, ordered supplies.
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Ronald Mccleave and Dr. Kowalski
02.2003 - 11.2010
- Head assistant
- Performed general chair side duties; ordered supplies; maintenance on dental equipment.
- Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Rafail D.M.D.
11.2000 - 02.2003
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Fabricated provisional crowns, bridges.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
Education
No Degree - Dental Assisting
Grossmont Health Occupations Center
Santee, CASkills
- Proficient Multitasking
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- Four-handed procedures
- Inventory management
- Dental impressions
- Treatment room setup
- Patient education
- Sterilization techniques
- Dental records
- Equipment sterilization
- Knowledgeable in EagleSoft, Dentrix
- Zoom whitening
- Cerec
- Itero, Primescan
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
UPS
11.2024 - 03.2025
Registered Dental Assistant
Padre Dental Group
05.2019 - 11.2024
Registered Dental Assistant
Salt Creek Dental
12.2018 - 05.2019
Registered Dental Assistant
La Jolla Family Smile Design
10.2016 - 10.2018
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Keeny
01.2016 - 09.2016
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Lichter
03.2012 - 01.2016
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Hunter
02.2011 - 03.2012
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Ronald Mccleave and Dr. Kowalski
02.2003 - 11.2010
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Rafail D.M.D.
11.2000 - 02.2003
No Degree - Dental Assisting
Grossmont Health Occupations Center
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