MARIA NODADO
Fairfield,CA
Summary
Certified Dental Assistant with hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography and building relationships with patients. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring strong work ethic to excellent dental practice.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RDA
Ideal Dental & Image Orthodontics
Fairfield, CA
06.2020 - Current
- Took intraoral radiographs using digital X-ray equipment per doctor's orders.
- Assisted dentist in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
- Set up operatories with appropriate instruments for each procedure prior to patient arrival.
- Fabricated provisional crowns, bleaching trays and custom impression trays from alginate impressions or stone casts when necessary.
- Educated patients on post-operative instructions regarding diet, medications and activities.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
Dental Assistant RDA
Coast Dental
Fairfield, CA
06.2010 - 03.2020
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Education
Dentistry, Undergrad
Centro Escolar University
Manila, PhilippinesSkills
- Restorative Dentistry
- Dental impression specialist
- Exam room setups
- Oral Surgery
Timeline
RDA
Ideal Dental & Image Orthodontics
06.2020 - Current
Dental Assistant RDA
Coast Dental
06.2010 - 03.2020
Dentistry, Undergrad
Centro Escolar University
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