Natalie Lopez
Compton,CA
Summary
Positive and caring individual with solid foundation in dental health principles and patient care. Extensive knowledge of dental procedures and infection control protocols, coupled with proficiency in dental radiography and patient scheduling. Committed to enhancing patient experience and contributing to smooth and efficient dental practice.
Developed skills in clinical dental environment, including patient care, dental procedures, and office management. Demonstrated ability to maintain high level of organization and attention to detail, ensuring smooth operations and patient satisfaction. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging these skills to contribute effectively in dynamic setting.
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
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
West Los Angeles Dental Health Center
05.2023 - 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- 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.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- 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.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing timely assistance during complex dental procedures.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
Education
Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
UEI College
Riverside, CA05.2022
Skills
- ITERO
- CBCT SCANS
- Making custom BLEACHING TRAYS
- IMPRESSIONS
- PANORAMIC XRAYS
- ORAL SURGERY
- ENDO
- PERIODONTICS
- IMPLANTS
- EAGLESOFT
- ROMEXIS
- Temporary temps
- Inventory
- Taking X-rays
- Chairside assistance
- Instrument preparation
- Dentrix proficiency
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Exam room setups
- Surgical setup
- Periodontics
- Radiography safety
- Four-handed procedures
- Dental Terminology
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team building
- Infection Control
- Prepare instruments
- X-ray patients
Timeline
Dental Assistant
West Los Angeles Dental Health Center
05.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
UEI College
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