Maria Vidal

• Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
• Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
• Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
• Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
• Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
• Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
• Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
• Conducted routine maintenance checks on dental equipment ensuring optimal functionality during treatments.
• Supported dentist during emergency situations, providing critical assistance to ensure positive outcomes for patients in distress.
• Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Contributed to the successful treatment of patients with diverse dental needs through effective collaboration with the dental team.
• Streamlined communication between dentists, hygienists, and other staff members to optimize productivity within the practice.
• Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
• Implemented digital radiography techniques resulting in faster diagnoses and treatment plans.

Supports patients with various activities of daily living , including , preparing food , eating, dressing and moving around.

• Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
• Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
• Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
• Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.