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Manuela Irigoyen

Dental surgery assistant
Alhambra,CA

Summary

Experienced dental assistant, with strong background in AOX and Zygoma procedures. Mission-oriented and committed to sustaining highest quality standards to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Meticulous surgical team member skilled at coordinating supplies and instruments to prepare for procedures and assist staff. Maintain aseptic fields and unobstructed views to help surgeries succeed. Efficiently prioritize tasks and communicate with surgical staff.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Surgery Assistant

Global Implant Dentistry
06.2020 - Current
  • Assisting oral surgeon in surgery for AOX and Zygoma procedures.
  • delivering prosthetics next day post surgery.
  • Taking pre op impressions for surgery starts.
  • Post surgery dental prosthetic pick ups.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make dental prosthetics.

Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.

  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.

Dental Surgery Assistant

4M Dental Center
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Assisted dentists in AOX surgery.
  • Created prosthetics post surgery with immediate dentures.
  • Assisted prosthodontist with final prosthetic impressions.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make dental prosthetics.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.

Dental Assistant/ Front/Back Office

Gentle Dentistry, 531 W, Las, Dr
01.2008 - 01.2018
  • Prepare set-up for dental procedures, obtain dental records prior appointment
  • Prepare patients procedures, x-rays, impressions
  • Expertise with accounting, spreadsheet, and medical software
  • Instruct patients post operative and general oral health
  • Maintained dental inventory
  • Assisted Dentist with treatments: extractions, root canals, implants, dentures, fillings, etc
  • Knowledgable on all insuraces, billing, and payments
  • Patient recalls and pending treatment lists.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.

Education

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Everest Career College
11.2007

Diploma - undefined

Alhambra High School
6.2003

Skills

  • Computer Skills in Windows
  • Active Listening
  • Dental Procedures
  • Prosthodontic Appliances
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Oral Health Care
  • Extracting Teeth
  • Dental Impressions
  • Patient Recovery Support
  • Dental Supply Inventory
  • Restorative Procedures
  • Sealant Application
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Dental Prosthetics
  • Surgery Pack Prep
  • Patient Care Standards
  • Surgical Room Setup
  • Universal Precautions
  • Henry Schein Dentrix
  • X-Ray Patients
  • Rubber Dam Placement
  • Patterson EagleSoft
  • Medical Charting
  • Personable Communication
  • Periodontics and Endodontics
  • Autoclave Operation
  • Restorative Materials
  • Radiation Protection
  • Full Mouth Radiographs
  • Postoperative Education
  • Denture Adjustment
  • Crown and Bridge Construction
  • Disinfection and Sterilization
  • Preliminary Impressions
  • Composite Materials
  • Post-Op Care
  • Local Anesthetics
  • Temporary Restorations
  • Placing Crowns
  • Advising and Educating Patients

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Dental Surgery Assistant

Global Implant Dentistry
06.2020 - Current

Dental Surgery Assistant

4M Dental Center
09.2019 - 03.2020

Dental Assistant/ Front/Back Office

Gentle Dentistry, 531 W, Las, Dr
01.2008 - 01.2018

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Everest Career College

Diploma - undefined

Alhambra High School
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