Lorena Santana
Dalton,United States
Summary
Reliable Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Franklin Dental
03.2023 - Current
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records and X-rays for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handling appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Call Dental Center
11.2022 - Current
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Took impressions for retainers and appliances.
- Assisted orthodontists in applying appliances, such as braces and clear aligned, resulting in precise and effective treatment for patients.
- Perform routine maintenance of braces including changing archwires, power chains, elastic ligatures, fitting bands, and bonding preparation.
Education
Certification - Certified Dental Assisting
Dalton Dental Assisting School
Dalton, GA01.2023
High School Diploma -
Dalton High School
Dalton, GA05.2020
Skills
- Equipment sterilization
- Dental office administration
- Treatment Room Cleanup
- Safety processes and procedures
- PPE Compliance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- X-ray safety certification
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Franklin Dental
03.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. Call Dental Center
11.2022 - Current
Certification - Certified Dental Assisting
Dalton Dental Assisting School
High School Diploma -
Dalton High School
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- X-ray safety certification
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