Mackenzie Rodriguez
Reedley,CA
Summary
Skilled dental assistant with several years of experience and success providing chair-side assistance to dental hygienists and dentists in fast-paced dental offices. Accurate when preparing equipment and materials for treatment, taking radiographs and educating patients. Clear communicator driven to produce ideal patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
California Kidds Pediatric Dentistry
Clovis, CA
10.2020 - Current
- Took intraoral radiographs using digital X-ray equipment per doctor's orders.
- Educated parents on proper oral hygiene techniques for children.
- Prepared rooms for dental procedures by sterilizing instruments, setting up trays and ensuring that all necessary items were present.
- Provided postoperative instructions to parents regarding care of their child's teeth following treatment.
- Provided patient education regarding preventive care, diet, oral health and plaque control.
- Assisted dentists in providing dental treatment to pediatric patients.
- Accurately documented lab slips for fabrication of prosthetics as prescribed by the dentist.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Eugene Otto
Reedley, CA
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Took intraoral radiographs using digital X-ray equipment per doctor's orders.
- Fabricated provisional crowns, bleaching trays and custom impression trays from alginate impressions or stone casts when necessary.
- Managed the front desk operations by answering phones, scheduling appointments and verifying insurance information.
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
- Performed routine laboratory functions, including taking alginate impressions for study models.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment in accordance with established protocols.
- Assisted dentist in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Dental Assisting
Reedley College
Reedley, CA05-2018
High School Diploma -
Reedley High School
Reedley, CA06-2017
Skills
- Electronic Charting
- Dental Radiography
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Team Collaboration
- Restorative procedures
- Exam room setups
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
California Kidds Pediatric Dentistry
10.2020 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Eugene Otto
11.2019 - 10.2020
Certificate of Completion - Dental Assisting
Reedley College
High School Diploma -
Reedley High School
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