Maria De Los Angeles Bautista
OAKWOOD
Summary
Dedicated Surgical Dental Assistant with expertise in patient care, sterilization techniques, and effective communication. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical procedures.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Dental Assistant
Affordable Dentures & Implants
Dawsonville
02.2023 - 11.2025
- Assisted dentists during surgical procedures and patient consultations.
- Prepared and sterilized dental instruments for surgeries and treatments.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices.
- Managed patient records and scheduling for efficient office operations.
- Collaborated with dental team to ensure smooth workflow and communication.
- Monitored patients' comfort levels during procedures and addressed concerns.
- Maintained inventory of dental supplies and placed orders.
- Supported training of new staff in office protocols and patient care standards.
- Supported dentist during various dental procedures by providing necessary tools and materials.
- Collaborated with other members of healthcare team in order to provide quality care for patients undergoing surgery.
- Greeted patients warmly upon arrival at office and provided them with comfort items like blankets or pillows.
- Compounded medications prescribed by the dentist for use during dental procedures.
- Organized charts accurately with all necessary information prior to patient visits.
- Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques before or after surgeries.
- Administered nitrous oxide sedation to help relieve anxiety during treatment.
- Assisted in the preparation of materials used in the fabrication of prosthodontic appliances such as dentures or crowns and bridges.
- Ensured that all instruments were properly cleaned before sterilization process was initiated.
- Maintained sterilization techniques to ensure a safe environment for both staff and patients.
- Prepared patient for surgery by taking medical history, recording vital signs, and administering local anesthetic.
- Provided support services such as scheduling appointments or answering telephone inquiries from patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient histories, treatments performed, medications administered.
- Performed routine laboratory tasks including impressions, x-rays, and charting of teeth.
- Assisted with intraoral photography during examinations or surgeries.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of supplies needed for surgery.
- Followed infection control protocol when handling contaminated items according to OSHA guidelines.
- Set up instruments and equipment for surgical procedures according to established protocols.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Prepared bills and completed insurance forms using system software.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
Surgical Dental Assistant
North Georgia Dentures & Implants
Dawsonville
10.2007 - 05.2020
- Assisted dentists during surgical procedures and patient consultations.
- Prepared and sterilized dental instruments for surgeries and treatments.
- Administered nitrous oxide sedation to help relieve anxiety during treatment.
- Prepared patient for surgery by taking medical history, recording vital signs, and administering local anesthetic.
- Collaborated with other members of healthcare team in order to provide quality care for patients undergoing surgery.
- Maintained sterilization techniques to ensure a safe environment for both staff and patients.
- Set up instruments and equipment for surgical procedures according to established protocols.
- Monitored patients' comfort levels during procedures and addressed concerns.
- Supported training of new staff in office protocols and patient care standards.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with dental team to ensure smooth workflow and communication.
- Managed patient records and scheduling for efficient office operations.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of supplies needed for surgery.
- Maintained inventory of dental supplies and placed orders.
- Organized charts accurately with all necessary information prior to patient visits.
- Greeted patients warmly upon arrival at office and provided them with comfort items like blankets or pillows.
- Compounded medications prescribed by the dentist for use during dental procedures.
- Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques before or after surgeries.
- Assisted dentist with completing procedures.
- Ensured that all instruments were properly cleaned before sterilization process was initiated.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Conducted dental x-ray procedures to assist in diagnosing oral health issues.
- Performed routine laboratory tasks including impressions, x-rays, and charting of teeth.
- Assisted in the preparation of materials used in the fabrication of prosthodontic appliances such as dentures or crowns and bridges.
- Assisted with intraoral photography during examinations or surgeries.
- Followed infection control protocol when handling contaminated items according to OSHA guidelines.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Provided support services such as scheduling appointments or answering telephone inquiries from patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient histories, treatments performed, medications administered.
- Prepared bills and completed insurance forms using system software.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
Education
GED -
West Hall High School
Oakwood, GA05-1995
Skills
- Surgical assistance
- Patient management
- Sterilization techniques
- Radiographic imaging
- Infection control
- Office administration
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Insurance processing
- Patient education
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Emotional intelligence
- Procedure monitor tracking
- Anesthesia administration
- Soft tissue management
- Dental procedure preparation
- Postoperative care
- Office process improvement
- Surgical documentation
- Preoperative preparation
- Implant placement assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Dental impressions
- Suture cutting
- Bone grafting support
- Surgical room setup
- Dental instrument sterilization
- Surgery pack prep
- Periodontal treatment
- Pharmacology
- Wound dressing
- Emergency management
- Oral surgery procedures
- Patient recovery support
- Orthodontic adjustments
- Surgical assisting
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient care
- Suture removal
- Professionalism
- Patient care standards
- Postoperative care instructions
- Treatment room preparation
- Dental office administration
- Patient recordkeeping
- Dental Sealants Placement
- Dental Instrumentation
- Goal setting
- Data verification
- Cross Infection Control
- Electronic dental record (EDR)
- Instrument and room setup
- Dental Records Management
- Preventive care
- Oral pathology
- EMR software
- Intraoral Photography
- Instrument sterilization
- Data entry
- History documentation
- Time management
- Infection control proficiency
- Dentrix proficiency
- Multitasking
- Dental terminology
- Schedule management
- Dental equipment maintenance
- Dental Office Procedures
- Oral health assessments
- Treatment room breakdown
- Analytical skills
- Payment collections
- Medical records management
- Active listening
- Surgical extractions
- Customer service
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Surgical Dental Assistant
Affordable Dentures & Implants
02.2023 - 11.2025
Surgical Dental Assistant
North Georgia Dentures & Implants
10.2007 - 05.2020
GED -
West Hall High School