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Maria Tecalero

Elizabeth,New Jersey

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Dental Assistant

Dental Care LLC
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.

Dental Assistant

Encore Dental
05.2021 - 01.2022
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.

Dental Assistant

Eastern Dental
11.2020 - 05.2021
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.

Education

Certification - Dental Radiology

Ocean County Vocational-Technical School
Toms River, NJ
12.2020

Skills

  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Inventory Replenishment
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Dental terminology knowledge

Certification

  • Licensed Dental X-Ray - 2021-2024

Timeline

Lead Dental Assistant

Dental Care LLC
01.2022 - 02.2023

Dental Assistant

Encore Dental
05.2021 - 01.2022

Dental Assistant

Eastern Dental
11.2020 - 05.2021

Certification - Dental Radiology

Ocean County Vocational-Technical School

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