Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with numerous dental procedures. Hands-on training in chairside assisting. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Juan Carlos Flores DMD
03.2019 - 07.2023
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
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.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Dentist
Red Cross
04.2006 - 05.2018
Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
Performed root canal procedures to treat nerve and dental pulp issues and prevent further damage to teeth and gums.