Lina Zakusilo
North Port,FL
Summary
Skilled dental assistant with experience in supporting dentists and hygienists to deliver quality oral care. Demonstrated ability to manage patient records, prepare treatment rooms, and assist with dental procedures efficiently. Known for strong organizational skills and capability to maintain sterile environments, ensuring patient comfort and safety. Contributed to improving patient satisfaction scores through effective communication and service.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Simply Smiles, Sarasota Florida
Sarasota, FL
03.2024 - Current
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Took bitewing and periapical, panoramic, and occlusal X-rays and prepared them for dentists to review.
- Passed instruments to the dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prep for the next patient.
- Fabricated temporary crowns, or bridges.
- Took medical and dental history.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Used the Itero scanner.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Cottonwood School
El Dorado Hills, CA05-2023
Skills
- Dental radiography
- Patient education
- Sterilization procedures
- Time management
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Task prioritization
- First aid training
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Dental Radiography License
Languages
- Russian - Bilingual
- English - Bilingual
- Romanian - Limited working
- Ukrainian - Elementary
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Simply Smiles, Sarasota Florida
03.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
The Cottonwood School