Oriana Cabrera

Dental Assistant

Big Texas Dental

Houston, TX

07.2022 - Current

Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
Used a variety of hand tools such as files, pliers and knives to make adjustments to dental prostheses.
Evaluated model functionality with use of bite-mimicking apparatus, adjusting devices to optimize performance.
Reviewed prescriptions from dentists to determine type of restoration required.
Monitored inventory levels of supplies needed for daily operations in the lab.
Modeled patient mouth to produce accurate fits by using dental impression plaster and molds.
Created models of patients' mouth by pouring plaster into dental impressions and allowing plaster to set.
Polished all completed workpieces with pumice wheels or other polishing agents before delivery to dentist's office.
Led patients to exam rooms in preparation for [Type] and [Type] procedures.
Polished finished work to smooth rough edges and provide ideal fit.
Communicated with dentists regarding patient needs and specifications for dental prostheses.
Created night guards and mouth guards by fabricating acrylic splints from impressions taken from patients' mouths.
Cleaned and calibrated laboratory equipment.
Cleaned molds and casts from plaster models prior to fabrication of restorations.
Used x-ray machines to take images of teeth and jaws for assessment.
Reviewed orders, instructions and prescriptions written by [Job title] to complete work accurately.
Molded wax over denture set-ups to form full contours of artificial gums.
Prepared and placed crowns and veneers under dentist supervision.
Made impressions of patients' teeth using alginate or other impression material.
Assisted dentist with fitting dentures and bridges for patients.
Reviewed prescription orders, promptly filling medications.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

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Dental Assistant

Dentist

Education

Ph.D. - Dentist

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Dental Assistant

Dentist

Ph.D. - Dentist

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