Pamela Ortiz-Espinoza
Torrance,CA
Summary
Certified Dental Assistant with hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography and building relationships with patients. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring strong work ethic to excellent dental practice.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Hawthorne Dental and Braces
Lawndale, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
Direct Support Professional
Gt Independence
Carson, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
Education
Dental
Concorde Career College
Garden Grove, CA08-2023
Skills
- Instrument preparation
- Pediatric dental care
- Oral surgery
- Dental hygiene
- Chairside assistance
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Treatment room setup
- Restorative procedures
- First aid training
- Oral health education
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Hawthorne Dental and Braces
04.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Gt Independence
03.2023 - Current
Dental
Concorde Career College
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