Monica Moreno
Crystal Lake
Summary
Skilled Dental and Surgical Assistant with proven expertise in dental radiography and exceptional patient relations, honed at Northwestern Dental Center. Excelled in streamlining operations and enhancing team efficiency through effective communication and precise surgical assistance. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and mastery of sterilization techniques, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
Professional dental care provider with strong background in clinical support and patient care. Known for excellent communication, patient management, and technical assistance during procedures. Dependable team player with focus on achieving positive outcomes and adapting to changing environments. Skilled in sterilization techniques, radiography, and maintaining infection control standards.
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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr Hirsch DDS
10.2023 - Current
- 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, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- 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.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
Dental Assistant
Colonial Dental Associates
05.2020 - 10.2023
- 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.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Surgical Assistant
Northwestern Dental Center
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided compassionate care to patients throughout their surgical experience, easing anxiety and ensuring comfort.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge across multiple disciplines.
- Contributed to successful surgeries, anticipating surgeon needs and promptly delivering instruments.
- Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing precise surgical assistance during various procedures.
- Continually updated professional skills, staying abreast of the latest surgical techniques and technologies.
- Streamlined communication between surgeons and nurses to promote teamwork and efficient operations.
- Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
Education
GED -
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL08-1999
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- X-ray processing
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Patient relations
- Impression taking skills
- Treatment room breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
- Oral surgery assistance
- Dental staff assistance
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr Hirsch DDS
10.2023 - Current
Surgical Assistant
Northwestern Dental Center
03.2021 - 05.2022
Dental Assistant
Colonial Dental Associates
05.2020 - 10.2023
GED -
Elgin Community College
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