MARTHA ROCHA
San Jose,CA
Summary
I am a dynamic Registered Dental Assistant with a proven track record at Apex Endodontics & Implantology Specialists, enhancing patient satisfaction and dental procedure efficiency. Excelled in dental radiography and patient care, demonstrating exceptional time management and team collaboration. Recognized for elevating patient care standards and contributing to a significant increase in patient retention.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Apex Endodontics & Implantology Specialists
03.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality chairside assistance during dental procedures.
- Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients following various treatments such as extractions or root canals.
- Enhanced dentist efficiency by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments before appointments.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Supported dentists during the administration of local anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
- Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Recognized for consistently providing a high level of patient care, contributing to increased patient retention and referral rates.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Clinical Internship
Cupertino Orthodontist
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Dedicated 100 hours to project completion.
Clinical Internship
Foothill Community Health Center
09.2019 - 10.2019
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Completed 100 training hours.
Clinical Internship
Bird Avenue Dental Care
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Completed a total of 100 hours.
Spanish Teacher
Manuela Beltran High School
01.1987 - 11.1998
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing Spanish language.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Colombian Spanish-speaking.
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in Spanish language instruction.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Conducted Spanish language exams to determine fluency and comprehension of native speakers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cooperativo Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo High School
Bogota, Colombia11-1985
Skills
- Time management capabilities
- Oral hygiene education
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Patient care excellence
- Team collaboration
- Infection control expertise
- Dental radiography
- Dental procedure assistance
- Multitasking
- Four-handed procedures
- Dental/SOTA software fluency
Certification
- Coronal Polishing Certificate - California Department of Health or California Dental Association.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Radiation Health and Safety Certification (RHS) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- SealantFluoride Varnish Application Certificate-California.
- Sealant Application Certificate - California Department of Health or California Dental Association.
- Infection Control Certification (ICE) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - California Dental Board.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Apex Endodontics & Implantology Specialists
03.2024 - Current
Clinical Internship
Cupertino Orthodontist
10.2019 - 12.2019
Clinical Internship
Foothill Community Health Center
09.2019 - 10.2019
Clinical Internship
Bird Avenue Dental Care
06.2019 - 07.2019
Spanish Teacher
Manuela Beltran High School
01.1987 - 11.1998
- Coronal Polishing Certificate - California Department of Health or California Dental Association.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Radiation Health and Safety Certification (RHS) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- SealantFluoride Varnish Application Certificate-California.
- Sealant Application Certificate - California Department of Health or California Dental Association.
- Infection Control Certification (ICE) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - California Dental Board.
High School Diploma -
Cooperativo Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo High School
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