Marissa Torres
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Experienced Dental Assistant skilled in chairside assistance, patient preparation, digital X-rays, and sterilization. Knowledgeable in infection control and patient care, focusing on comfort and efficiency. Effectively organizes tasks and supports dental teams in delivering high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Caffall Dental Care at Mountain Bridge
Mesa, AZ
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted dentists during a wide range of procedures, including fillings, crowns, root canals, and extractions, ensuring efficient patient care.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments, ensuring compliance with OSHA and infection-control standards for safe patient care.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene, post-treatment care, and preventive measures, enhancing patient understanding and engagement in their dental health.
- Took digital dental radiographs while adhering to radiation safety protocols.
- Recorded and updated patient medical histories, treatment notes, and clinical documentation in electronic dental records.
- Managed appointment scheduling, patient check-in/check-out, and phone inquiries to streamline office operations and improve patient experience.
- Assisted with retainers, night guards, dentures, partials, and intraoral scanning (CEREC primescan).
- Maintained inventory of dental supplies and coordinated orders to ensure adequate stock levels and uninterrupted patient care.
Education
Certified Dental Assistant -
American Institute of Dental Assisting
Mesa, AZ11.2024
High School Diploma -
Desert Ridge High School
Mesa, AZ05.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant -
East Valley Institute of Technology
Mesa, AZ05.2021
Skills
- General dentistry assisting
- Dental radiography (X-rays)
- Infection control
- Instrument sterilization
- Dental charting
- Clinical documentation
- Intra oral scanning with CEREC
- Appointment scheduling
- Dentrix ascend software
- HIPAA & OSHA compliance
- Inventory management
- Patient care and education
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Communication skills
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Radiation Health and Safety certified
- CPR certified
- Certified nursing assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Caffall Dental Care at Mountain Bridge
09.2024 - Current
Certified Dental Assistant -
American Institute of Dental Assisting
High School Diploma -
Desert Ridge High School
Certified Nursing Assistant -
East Valley Institute of Technology