Luzviminda Linatoc
Sparks,NV
Summary
Experienced professional with background in dental practice management. Offers expertise in sterilization procedures, infection control and oral health care. As well as being an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Western Dental & Orthodontics
09.2019 - Current
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Education
Doctor of Dental Medicine - General Studies
DE OCAMPO MEMMORIAL COLLEGE
Manila, Philippines04.1997
Skills
- Equipment Sterilization
- Procedure Support
- Inventory Management
- Patient Services
- Dental impressions
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Western Dental & Orthodontics
09.2019 - Current
Doctor of Dental Medicine - General Studies
DE OCAMPO MEMMORIAL COLLEGE