Michelle Torres
Lamar,CO
Summary
With over 20 years of experience in the dental field, my passion for connecting with people has been a driving force throughout my career. I thrive in environments where exceptional interpersonal skills are utilized to build strong relationships with patients and colleagues alike. Combining extensive industry knowledge with a genuine desire to provide top-notch care, I consistently strive to create a positive and comfortable experience for everyone I interact with.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental EDDA
Corecivic Inc.
02.2022 - Current
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Assisted dentists in complex dental procedures, ensuring a smooth and efficient process for both the dentist and the patient.
- Ensured seamless transition between appointments by promptly preparing rooms for incoming patients after completing thorough sanitization procedures between visits.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols to ensure safety for both patients and staff members.
- Provided excellent chairside assistance during examinations, cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, crown placements, and other dental procedures.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Lead EDDA
Young At Heart Kids
01.2020 - 07.2020
- All aspects of dentistry front office, back office and Administration of Nitrous Oxide
Lead EDDA/Dental Assistant
Dental Depot
01.2018 - 01.2020
- All aspects of dentistry front office, back office and ordering supplies
Food Service worker
Wiley School
01.2016 - 01.2017
- AS NEEDED – Duties included dish washing, cutting fruits and vegetables, prepping salad bar, serving food, cleaning kitchen and lunch area and stocking inventory
Dental/Hygiene Assistant
High Plains Dental Community Health Center
01.2013 - 01.2015
- PRN
EDDA/Dental Assistant
Comfort Dental
01.2008 - 01.2010
- All aspects of dentistry
EDDA/Dental and Hygiene Assistant
High Plains Dental Community Health Center
01.2003 - 01.2008
- I’ll aspects of dentistry fort office and back office
Cashier
Walmart
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Duties
- Customer Service, cash handling, stocking and facing merchandise
Office Assistant
Four States Feeders
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Duties
- Cleaning Office, weighing grain trucks and miscellaneous duties
Education
Diploma - undefined
Lamar High School
Lamar, ColoradoSkills
- Chairside assisting
- Impression taking
- Dental radiography
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient management
- Oral surgery
- Equipment sterilization
- Dental instrument identification
- Prophylaxis procedure
- Rubber dam placement
- Matrix band placement
- Infection control protocols
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Treatment room setup
- Organizational skills
- Instrument tray preparation
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Full mouth radiographs
- Autoclave operation
- Self motivation
- CPR/AED
- Preventive care
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) - [State] Dental Board.
- OSHA Certified
Timeline
Dental EDDA
Corecivic Inc.
02.2022 - Current
Lead EDDA
Young At Heart Kids
01.2020 - 07.2020
Lead EDDA/Dental Assistant
Dental Depot
01.2018 - 01.2020
Food Service worker
Wiley School
01.2016 - 01.2017
Dental/Hygiene Assistant
High Plains Dental Community Health Center
01.2013 - 01.2015
EDDA/Dental Assistant
Comfort Dental
01.2008 - 01.2010
EDDA/Dental and Hygiene Assistant
High Plains Dental Community Health Center
01.2003 - 01.2008
Cashier
Walmart
01.2001 - 01.2003
Office Assistant
Four States Feeders
01.1999 - 01.2001
Diploma - undefined
Lamar High School
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