MARIAH BENITEZ
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Proactive Dental Assistant with extensive experience in maintaining sterile environments, assisting in examinations, and managing dental supplies. Skilled in digital x-rays, patient education, and treatment room setups to improve efficiency and patient satisfaction. Bringing strong technical knowledge and dedication to enhancing dental office operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Le Dental Care
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Lead Dental Assistant
Sherman Oaks Dental
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Mentored junior dental assistants, sharing valuable knowledge to strengthen the overall quality of the team''s performance.
- Reduced wait times by effectively managing exam room turnover between appointments, minimizing downtime for both staff members and patients alike.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
Lead Dental Assistant
Sacramento Root Canal Specialist
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering a welcoming environment that encouraged return visits.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Education
Associate of Science - DAD
Carrington College
Sacramento, CA02-2025
No Degree - Dental Assistant
Brightwood College
Sacramento, CA03-2017
High School Diploma -
Hiram W. Johnson H.S
Sacramento, CA06-2012
Skills
- Treatment room setup
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Dental staff support
- Dental office administration
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Patient Scheduling
- Electronic Charting
- Digital X-Ray
- Equipment Sterilization
- Strong writing and verbal skills
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Le Dental Care
08.2022 - 04.2023
Lead Dental Assistant
Sherman Oaks Dental
10.2021 - 08.2022
Lead Dental Assistant
Sacramento Root Canal Specialist
02.2019 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - DAD
Carrington College
No Degree - Dental Assistant
Brightwood College
High School Diploma -
Hiram W. Johnson H.S
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