Maria De La Luz Santiago
Whittier,CA
Summary
Friendly dental assistant with several years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff. Patient-oriented dental assistant bringing several years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality dental experience for the patient.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Downey Promenade Dental Group
Downey, CA
04.2017 - Current
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
Dental Assistant
Dentalville For Kids Bell
Montebello, CA
04.2015 - 03.2017
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
Education
Dental Assisting
UEI College
Huntington Park, CA04-2014
Skills
- Patient Education
- Patient Relations
- Chairside assistance
- Treatment room setup
- Equipment Sterilization
- Appointment Scheduling
- Proficient in EPIC
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Dental Radiography
- Electronic Charting
- Experience with CEREC
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Downey Promenade Dental Group
04.2017 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dentalville For Kids Bell
04.2015 - 03.2017
Dental Assisting
UEI College
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