Patricia A. Poole
Camarillo,California
Summary
Detail-oriented Registered Dental Assistant skilled in patient education, infection control, and creating diagnostic X-ray images. Committed to maintaining a sterile environment and providing exceptional chair-side support during dental procedures.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr Jivraj
Camarillo, CA
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted in preparing treatment rooms for patient procedures.
- Sterilized and organized dental instruments and equipment efficiently.
- Provided chair-side support during various dental procedures.
- Maintained inventory of dental supplies and ordered as needed.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Communicated with patients regarding treatment plans and office policies.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
- Fabricated provisional crowns, bleaching trays and custom impression trays from alginate impressions or stone casts when necessary.
- Maintained inventory of supplies used during treatments.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures.
- Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
- Provided instruction to patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Organized lab cases for dentists by tracking progress throughout production cycle until delivery back to practice.
- Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
- Instructed patients on how to use prescribed oral health aids and products.
- Obtained informed consent forms from patients prior to performing any treatment procedure.
- Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately prior to patient departure from office visit.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr Charles E. Scholler
Somis, California
02.2019 - 12.2025
- Same duties as above,
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Randy Hermans At Dos Caminos Dental
Camarillo, California
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Same duties as above.
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr Reitz and Dr Rizer DDS
Oxnard, California
05.1982 - 01.2019
- Same duties as above.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant - Denistry
Simi Valley Adult Education
Simi Valley, CA06-1984
High School Diploma -
Lompoc Senior High
Lompoc, CA06-1980
Allen Handcock College
Lompoc, CASkills
- Digital radiography CT Scan
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Dental procedure support
- Supply inventory management
- Chair-side assistance
- Patient record management
- Equipment sterilization
- X-ray image creation
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Dental materials selection
- Four-handed procedures
- Restorative dentistry
- Exam room setups
- Dental procedure assistance
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Multitasking
- Restorative procedures
- Orthodontic assistance experience
- Dentrix proficiency
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Instrument selection
- First aid training
- Dental impressions
- OSHA regulations
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr Jivraj
01.2026 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr Charles E. Scholler
02.2019 - 12.2025
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Randy Hermans At Dos Caminos Dental
02.2019 - 09.2019
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr Reitz and Dr Rizer DDS
05.1982 - 01.2019
Registered Dental Assistant - Denistry
Simi Valley Adult Education
High School Diploma -
Lompoc Senior High
Allen Handcock College