Matthew-Jhunn Navarro
SURPRISE,AZ
Summary
Multi-talented Dental Assistant with 20 years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative and clinical duties such as charting, records management, insurance verification, reading and taking dental X-rays. Experienced with various dental insurances, HIPAA knowledgeable and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Souza DDS North Canyon Dentistry
2022.10 - 2024.03
- Managed patient care needs while fulfilling chairside assisting responsibilities like charting, treatment planning, and ensuring accurate documentation
- Demonstrated skills in executing a range of dental surgery procedures, such as extracting and processing blood samples for PRF.
- Provided support during implant and hybrid denture procedures
- Contributed to the completion of connective tissue graft and lip repositioning procedures
- Reviewing Post operatory instructions
- Utilized various techniques for obtaining Radiographs, photos, and 3D Cone Beam Imaging
- Enhanced efficiency by implementing the use of digital Cerec Primescan program to capture accurate impressions.
- Facilitated the transfer of cases between dental offices and laboratories.
- Optimized process for patient documentation
- Maintained a high level of cleanliness and sterility in operatories, dental instruments and special surgical instruments through effective infection control measures.
- Performed regular room restocking and maintained dental equipment
- Evaluating and calibrating digital dental equipment
- Managed procurement of dental implants and surgical tools based on procedure requirements.
- Performed receptionist tasks including answering phone calls and scheduling patient appointments and collections.
- Provided support to dentists during various dental treatments.
Dental Assistant
West Valley Periodontics
2014.10 - 2021.11
- Delivered exceptional patient care while performing chairside assisting tasks such as charting and treatment planning and patient documentation
- Executed various dental surgery techniques such as PRF blood collection and specimen centrifugation
- Supported in Implant surgery and Hybrid denture surgery.
- Provided support in performing sinus lift procedures with lateral window technique
- Contributed to the success of Connective Tissue Graft and Lip Repositioning surgeries
- Reviewing Post operatory instructions
- Utilized radiographic techniques and conducted photography sessions along with 3D cone beam imaging
- Increased accuracy and speed by implementing the use of Trios for digital impression-taking.
- Sending out cases to dental laboratories
- Maintained high standards of infection control and sterilization for operatories and dental instruments
- Restocked rooms and maintained dental equipment.
- Assisted in managing appointments and improving customer service by efficiently handling incoming calls.
Dental Assisting
Thomas Pham Dentistry
2013.03 - 2014.09
- Delivered exceptional patient care and attended to chairside duties including charting, treatment planning, and documentation.
- Assisted with dental procedures including fillings
- Enhanced skills in endodontics and prosthodontics
- Reviewing Post operatory instructions
- Reading and capturing Radiographic images
- Demonstrated expertise in alginate impression technique
- Coordinated with dental laboratories for case submissions
- Maintained a high standard of infection control and sterilization in operatories and with dental instruments.
- Ensured proper maintenance of dental equipment while restocking rooms.
Education
Dental Assisting
Bryman/Everest College
2005-06
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Highschool
06.1999
Skills
- Restorative procedures
- Medical Records Management
- Radiography
- Dentrix proficiency
- Case Management
- Records Management
- Dental impression specialist
- Equipment Sterilization
- Patient schedule management
- Patient education and counseling
- Sealant Application
- Patient Assessments
- Fluoride Treatments
- Team Collaboration
- Oral Surgery
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Insurance Coordination
- Scheduling appointments
- Special Needs Care
- Endodontic Procedures
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Management
- Insurance Billing
- Indirect Patient Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Exam room setups
- Dental Radiography
- Periodontics
Knowledge And Skills
Dental Programs such as Dentrix, Icat imaging, Anatomage imaging, Trios 3D imaging, Cerec Primescan and Cerec Primemill, Dexis, Simplant. Partial Knowledge in Phlebotomy, PRF and PFP. Centrifuge Duo Quattro equipment. Straumann, Bio Horizon, MegaGen implant knowledgeable. HPIAA, INSURANCE COVERAGE
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Souza DDS North Canyon Dentistry
2022.10 - 2024.03
Dental Assistant
West Valley Periodontics
2014.10 - 2021.11
Dental Assisting
Thomas Pham Dentistry
2013.03 - 2014.09
Dental Assisting
Bryman/Everest College
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Highschool
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