Maria Rodriguez
Austin,TX
Summary
Positive, upbeat, and compassionate, possessing foundational understanding of dental procedures and patient care. Knowledge of dental terminology and infection control techniques paired with skills in assisting with dental procedures and patient management. Committed to creating comfortable and efficient environment for patients, ensuring high-quality care and support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Taylor Dental Associates
Travis County
01.2024 - Current
- Managed sterilization of instruments and maintained compliance with safety protocols.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Increased overall patient satisfaction by promptly addressing any discomfort or concerns related to their treatments.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently assisting with orthodontic procedures and providing clear explanations of treatment plans.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and treatment planning for diverse dental procedures.
ENDODONTIC DENTAL ASSISTANT
ATX Endodontics
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted doctor in Root canal therapy
- Assisted in consultations
- Set up rooms for treatment
- Took radiographs, sterilized instruments, set up tray for treatment, provided post-op instruction to patients
- Charted patient information, provided exceptional care, used TDO
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, including proper brushing and flossing techniques.
- Collected medical history information from patients, ensuring it was up-to-date for each visit.
- Answered patient inquiries regarding dental procedures and aftercare recommendations.
- Prepared patients for dental procedures by ensuring comfort and understanding of the process.
- Sterilized and maintained dental instruments and equipment to meet health and safety standards.
Education
GENERAL EDUCATION DIPLOMA -
Texas Academy of General Dentistry
Austin, Texas01-2023
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Advising and educating patients
- Professionalism
- Chairside assisting
- Prepare instruments
- Professional demeanor
- Multitasking capacity
- Reliability
- Interpersonal communication
- Records management
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
Languages
Spanish, Fluent
Timeline
Taylor Dental Associates
Travis County
01.2024 - Current
ENDODONTIC DENTAL ASSISTANT
ATX Endodontics
02.2022 - 12.2023
GENERAL EDUCATION DIPLOMA -
Texas Academy of General Dentistry