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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Nicole Lopez

Manassas

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with proven expertise in dental radiography and equipment sterilization, enhancing patient safety and improving dentist efficiency at Centreville and Capital Endodontics. Demonstrated ability to maintain sterile environments and assist in complex endodontic treatments, contributing to high patient satisfaction and office organization. Excelled in chairside assistance and digital X-ray proficiency, showcasing a blend of technical skill and attentive patient care.

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.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a dental assisting position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Pursuing full-time role at moment but can change due to education goal.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Centreville and Capital Endodontics
04.2023 - 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.
  • Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
  • 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.
  • Has experience with doing inventory for clinic.
  • Has experience with computer formats.
  • Has experience with doing surgical Endodontics treatments.
  • Can prepare and perform Nitrous for patients if needed.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.

Dental Assistant

Way Family Dentistry
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • 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.
  • Assisted with extractions
  • Assisted with placing bands for ortho treatment.
  • Made night guards and retainers.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.

Education

Associate of Science - Health Sciences

NOVA
Manassas
08-2023

High School Diploma -

Unity Reed High School
Manassas
06-2022

Skills

  • Dental impressions
  • Dental radiography
  • Digital X-ray proficiency
  • Equipment sterilization

Accomplishments

  • Introduced online new patient forms, streamlining intake process.
  • Improved patient education by working with dentists to create patient education program covering general dental hygiene and post-surgical care.
  • Negotiated with suppliers and ordered inventories and supplies in bulk,.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Mentored over 5 dental assistants.

Certification

Certified in taking x-rays

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Centreville and Capital Endodontics
04.2023 - Current

Dental Assistant

Way Family Dentistry
08.2022 - 05.2023

Associate of Science - Health Sciences

NOVA

High School Diploma -

Unity Reed High School
Nicole Lopez