Nora Revuelta
San Antonio
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with extensive experience at UT Health San Antonio, skilled in dental radiography and infection control. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and education, while optimizing treatment room setups. Committed to maintaining a sterile environment and supporting dental teams to improve efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
UT Health San Antonio
01.2008 - 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 cleanliness and organization of dental instruments and workspaces to promote a safe environment.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Facilitated patient education on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved dental health.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
Dental Assistant
City Of San Antonio Health Department
12.2004 - 12.2007
- Supported dental team during procedures by providing necessary tools and materials promptly.
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient records using dental software systems for improved efficiency.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- 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 cleanliness and organization of dental instruments and workspaces to promote a safe environment.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Education
No Degree - Dental Assistant
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX12-1990
Skills
- Dental impression techniques
- Dental radiography
- Sterilization procedures
- Treatment room setup
- Infection control proficiency
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient education
- Restorative procedures
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Dental Assistant
UT Health San Antonio
01.2008 - Current
Dental Assistant
City Of San Antonio Health Department
12.2004 - 12.2007
No Degree - Dental Assistant
San Antonio College
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