Mariana Sotelo
City of El Paso Public Health
Midland,TX
2
Languages
5
years of professional experience
Professional Dental Assistant with strong collaboration and professionalism skills. Experienced in managing patient records and facilitating seamless workflows, driving improved patient satisfaction and safety standards.
Work History
Dental Assistant
2 Years 4 Months- Assisted in patient preparation such as taking vitals, reviewed health history, set up dental instruments, pulled up x-rays on monitor and gave pre- operative mouth rinse before provider came in the room.
- Assisted in various treatments including stainless steel crowns with or without pulpotomy composite and alloy fillings, basic and surgical extractions, permanent crowns, root canal treatment , build up with or without pins, and space maintainers.
- Assisted in maintaining patient comfort and safety during treatments without the use of sedations or nitrous oxide. Communicated effectively with patients to provide distractions and alleviate anxiety. Adapted to challenging situations when children were uncooperative, demonstrating resilience under pressure.
- Maintained sterilization of instruments and adherence to safety protocols.
- Organized patient records using electronic health record and paper files.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling and follow-up communications with patients. Confirm appointments for the following day.
- Executed inventory management of dental supplies and equipment utilizing Excel for accurate tracking.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Facilitated chairside assistance during examinations, ensuring meticulous documentation of all details for dentist review.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate before patient arrival if possible
- Prepared mobile unit and assisted during outreach events.
- Facilitated transition of doctor notes from physical charts to Dentrix system to enhance accessibility.
Dental Assistant
2 Years 5 Months- Assisted the doctor in various treatment including stainless steel crowns with or without pulpotomy, composite filings, space maintainers, surgical extractions, veneers, porcelain crowns, dentures, deep cleanings, root canal treatment.
- Take impressions
- Fabricated temporary crowns to ensure patient comfort and satisfaction during dental procedures.
- Prepared sedation paperwork for review with parents. Discussed medication instructions with guardians. Administered medication to patient as directed by physician.
- Achieved seamless workflow by advising team on next exams or treatments to pursue.
- Complete doctors notes
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to enhance patient experience and satisfaction.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling and follow-up communications with patients.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Obtained patient consent for proposed treatment procedures.
Education
Dental Assistant
High School Diploma
Skills
Digital X-ray proficiency
Equipment sterilization
Professionalism and etiquette
Team collaboration
Cross-training capabilities
Patient relations
Proficient in Open Dental / Dentrix / Dexis
Chairside assistance
Certified in CPR/AED
Treatment room preparation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
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City of El Paso Public Health
12.2023 - 04.2026Read More
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