Mercedes Lopez
Norwalk,Ca
Summary
Caring and hardworking Registered Dental assistant knowledgeable about preparing instruments and assisting with diverse procedures. Effortlessly collects and document patient information for smooth and effective treatments. Experienced with regular dental care and support.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Southern California Medical Center
Long Beach, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment, Action and Action.
Registered Dental Assistant
Malu Calderon Norton DDS
Bellflower, CA
02.2008 - 05.2014
- Provided chair-side assistance during operative, preventive, periodontal, and prosthetic dental procedures
- Prepared and sterilized dental equipment prior to procedures.
Registered Dental Assistant
St. John Well child Family Center
Compton, CA
05.2014 - 07.2021
- Assisted dentists with instrument transfer, retraction, and preparation of dental instruments and materials
- Prepared and sterilized dental equipment prior to procedures
- Provided chair-side assistance during operative, preventive, periodontal, and prosthetic dental procedures
- Maintained compliance with all regulatory requirements and standards through inspection of dental components
- Adhered to radiation exposure precautions when taking dental radiographs
- Assisted patients with dental needs, providing excellent internal and external customer service via telephone or face-to-face contact
- Ordered and monitored dental supplies and equipment inventory
- Assisted dentists with conducting procedures such as extractions and root canals
- Provided postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
ML
08.2007 - 10.2007
- Assisted dentists with instrument transfer, retraction, and preparation of dental instruments and materials
- Adhered to radiation exposure precautions when taking dental radiographs
- Assisted patients with dental needs, providing excellent internal and external customer service via telephone or face-to-face contact.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Cerritos Adult School
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Century High School
Skills
- Regulatory compliance Patient services
- Radiography safety Sanitation protocols
- Procedure support Equipment sterilization
- Instrument preparation Inventory management
- Prepare instruments Assist dentist
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Southern California Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
St. John Well child Family Center
05.2014 - 07.2021
Registered Dental Assistant
Malu Calderon Norton DDS
02.2008 - 05.2014
ML
08.2007 - 10.2007
High School Diploma - undefined
Cerritos Adult School
undefined
Century High School
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