Melanie Cardenas
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced Dental Assistant with proven skills in sterilization and treatment room setup. Enhanced patient satisfaction through efficient chairside assistance. Strong organizational skills complemented by effective communication, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment. Training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
All Smiles Dental Center
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Assist with curing the filling material using a specialized light. Assist during procedures by handing instruments, suctioning saliva, and drying the mouth.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
Psychology
City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago, ILLake View High School
4015 N Ashland Ave06.2017
Skills
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization
- Dental Assisting
- Taking X-rays (Experienced)
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Instrument tray preparation
- Full mouth radiographs (Experienced)
- Organization
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Dental Assistant
All Smiles Dental Center
02.2024 - 03.2025
Psychology
City Colleges of Chicago
Lake View High School
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