Mariah Camarena
Apple Valley,CA
Summary
At Apple Dental Center, a Lead Registered Dental Assistant excelled in team collaboration and multitasking, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction and treatment effectiveness. Spearheaded digital record-keeping implementation and trained new staff, demonstrating a strong blend of technical proficiency and leadership.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Apple Dental Center
2018.11 - 2024.09
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, easing anxieties through clear communication about their treatments.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants. Assisted with N20 procedures.
- Gathered detailed medical history from patients before beginning any treatment plan which contributed towards more effective treatments.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate dental assistance during various procedures.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Implemented digital record-keeping systems, improving organization and accessibility of patient information.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts,and impressions.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Handled emergency situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to positive outcomes under pressure.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to ensure proper function and longevity of tools.
- Performed radiographic examinations accurately while adhering to safety guidelines; ensuring proper diagnosis support for dentists.
- Trained new dental assistants, providing guidance on best practices and ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Education
Dental Assistant - Dentistry
UEI College
Ontario, CA04.2017
High School Diploma -
Granite Hills High School
Apple Valley, CA06.2012
Skills
Team collaboration
Multitasking Abilities
Teambuilding
Problem-Solving
Training and Development
Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Apple Dental Center
2018.11 - 2024.09
Dental Assistant - Dentistry
UEI College
High School Diploma -
Granite Hills High School
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