Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography and chairside assisting. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Experienced professional with background in dental practice management. Offers expertise in sterilization procedures, infection control and oral health care.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Richard Ramos, D.M.D.
09.2023 - 11.2023
Prepared treatment trays and operatories for dental procedures. Cleaned, sanitized and sterilized dental tools, instruments and equipment according to State regulations. Monitored and restocked supplies to prepare for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside
Richard H. Tabor, D.D.S.
09.2000 - 12.2006
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry during dental treatments.
Greeted and seated patients. Took patient's vitals.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Cleaned, sanitized and sterilized dental tools, instruments, equipment and materials according to State regulations. Disinfected treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Educated patients by giving oral hygiene and postoperative instructions.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Sales Associate
JCPenney Company
04.1998 - 06.2000
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
College of Alameda
Alameda, CA
06.2000
Associate of Arts - General Curriculum
College of Alameda
Alameda, CA
06.1996
Skills
Patient Education and Services
Knowledgeable in Dental Terminology, Chairside Procedures, Dental Materials, Radiology Techniques, Infection Control Procedures
Coronal Polish Certified
X-Ray Certified
Completed Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program
Clinical Lead Assistant and Lab Technican at Dr. Richard E. Boyd, D.M.D., P.A.Clinical Lead Assistant and Lab Technican at Dr. Richard E. Boyd, D.M.D., P.A.
Controller at Obra Ramos Construction, LLC – Obra Ramos Excavation, Inc – H&R Equipment, IncController at Obra Ramos Construction, LLC – Obra Ramos Excavation, Inc – H&R Equipment, Inc