Nicole Estevez
Linden,NJ
Summary
Adept Dental Assistant with proven expertise in digital X-ray proficiency and exceptional cross-training capabilities, honed at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and Child Smiles. Elevated patient satisfaction and safety through meticulous infection control and efficient chair-side support. Skilled in streamlining dental procedures, ensuring operational excellence.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Rutgers School Of Dental Medicine
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Accurately entered patient clinical data into computer to update charts.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Kept work areas clean, sanitized and organized to minimize infection risk.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Dental Assistant
Child Smiles
09.2022 - 08.2023
- 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.
- 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- 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.
Education
No Degree - Dental Radiology
IQ Dental Education
Fairfield, NJ04.2023
Skills
- Dental Radiography
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Treatment room setup
- Appointment Scheduling
- Cross-Training Capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
Certification
BLS Provider- American Heart Association.
Languages
English
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Rutgers School Of Dental Medicine
01.2024 - 04.2024
Dental Assistant
Child Smiles
09.2022 - 08.2023
No Degree - Dental Radiology
IQ Dental Education
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