Maria Benitez
Riverside,CA
Summary
Certified Dental Assistant with one year of experience in providing patient care and excellent support during dental procedures in general dentistry. Highly-motivated employee with strong work ethic seeking a part-time job at a pediatric office to expand my dental knowledge and skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Kilzi Dental Corp.
Corona , California
2023.11 - Current
- Assisted the dentist during a wide range of dental procedures, including cleanings, fillings, extractions, and crowns.
- Prepare dental trays and set up treatment rooms for various procedures.
- Prepared dental materials, such as amalgam, impression material, and cements, for use by the dentist.
- Perform X-rays as needed, including FMX and intraoral pictures for dentists to review.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms, and restocked supplies daily.
- Performed administrative duties, such as scheduling appointments, answering the phone, and putting files away.
Dental Assistant Extern
Canyon Dental, The Office Of Shikha Banerjee Dds
Corona , CA
2023.09 - 2023.11
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Performed dental X-rays under supervision.
- Rinsed and suctioned patients mouths during procedures.
- Efficiently cleaned treatment areas before and after procedures.
- Carefully cleaned, sterilized, and organized dental instruments.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Managing patient recalls and schedules
Education
Certificate - Dental Assisting
UEI College - Cerritos
Cerritos, CA2024-01
High School Diploma -
Norte Vista High School
Riverside, CA2019-05
Skills
- Dental charting
- Equipment Sterilization
- ability to multitask
- chairside assisting
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Scheduling
- Taking X-rays
- Four-handed procedures
- Exam room setups
- Payment systems
- Patient Communication
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Kilzi Dental Corp.
2023.11 - Current
Dental Assistant Extern
Canyon Dental, The Office Of Shikha Banerjee Dds
2023.09 - 2023.11
Certificate - Dental Assisting
UEI College - Cerritos
High School Diploma -
Norte Vista High School
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