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Michelle Cardona

Miami,FL

Summary

Patient-oriented Dental Assistant bringing over 13 years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service. Reliable Dental Assistant with strong knowledge of dentistry practices. Well-rounded professional skilled handling multiple tasks, including making dental impressions, sterilizing stations and taking X-rays. Highly organized with experience in charting and preparing patient treatment plans.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Dental Associates for Kids Only
New York, NY
11.2017 - 04.2020
  • Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
  • Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
  • Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
  • Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
  • Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
  • Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.

Dental Assistant

Dental Fillings
New York, NY
01.2015 - 02.2018
  • Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
  • Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Freight Broker Agent

Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York
Oakland Gardens, NY

Skills

  • Patient Relations
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Instrument Preparation
  • Procedure Support
  • X-Ray Processing
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • OSHA Regulations Knowledge
  • Patient Schedule Management
  • Periodontics
  • Insurance Billing

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dental Associates for Kids Only
11.2017 - 04.2020

Dental Assistant

Dental Fillings
01.2015 - 02.2018

Some College (No Degree) - Freight Broker Agent

Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York

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