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Luz Esmeralda Ortiz

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Reliable Dental Assistant with 4 years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with 4-hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

General Dental Assistant

Bright Now! Dental
08.2023 - 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.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.

Main Office Assistant

Encanto Family Dental Care
09.2020 - 01.2023
  • Provided exceptional administrative support to the management team, handling sensitive information with discretion and maintaining strict confidentiality policies.
  • Improved internal communication by developing a comprehensive email system to distribute important announcements and updates to all staff members.
  • Contributed to revenue growth by assisting in the preparation of compelling sales presentations and proposals that secured new business opportunities.
  • Streamlined travel arrangements for executives, coordinating flights, accommodations, transportation services, and itineraries with attention to detail and foresight to avoid potential conflicts or delays.
  • Bolstered staff morale by fostering a positive work environment through open communication channels and regular team-building activities.

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Carrington College - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
10.2020

Skills

  • Dental Radiography
  • Treatment room setup
  • Digital X-Ray Proficiency
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Crown and Bridge Construction
  • Cross-Training Capabilities
  • Patient Relations
  • Treatment Room Breakdown
  • Patient Education
  • Patient Services
  • Oral Surgery Assistance
  • Dental Assistant (RDA)

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

General Dental Assistant

Bright Now! Dental
08.2023 - Current

Main Office Assistant

Encanto Family Dental Care
09.2020 - 01.2023

Associate of Science - Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Carrington College - Phoenix

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