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Melissa Garcia

Miami,FL

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Dra, Beatriz Peraza
12.2022 - Current
  • Reduced dentist''s workload during procedures by anticipating their needs and having necessary instruments readily available.
  • Utilized advanced dental equipment proficiently, including intraoral cameras and digital radiography tools, to support comprehensive patient assessments.
  • Promoted a positive environment for patients and staff through effective communication and teamwork.
  • Increased patient retention by developing strong relationships and providing personalized care.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, and mixing materials for fillings.
  • Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history for future reference.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
  • Explained treatment procedures.
  • Assisted dentists with procedures, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • 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.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities.
  • Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.

Education

DDS - Dental Assisting

Universidad De Ciencias Medicas De Matanzas
Matanzas, Cuba
07.2018

Skills

  • Dental Radiography
  • Digital X-Ray Proficiency
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Oral Surgery Assistance
  • Inventory Management
  • Dental staff assistance

Additional Information

Course in instruction of Expanded Function Duties Training



Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dra, Beatriz Peraza
12.2022 - Current

DDS - Dental Assisting

Universidad De Ciencias Medicas De Matanzas
Melissa Garcia