Priscilla Montoya
Rio Rancho
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
CDRR
Rio Rancho
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted dentists during procedures and ensured patient comfort throughout treatments.
- Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing dental supplies.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Helped with stocking and doing the order
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Education
Assisting - Dental Assisting
Carrington College
Albuquerque, NM 04.2020 - 06.2021
Cleveland High School
Rio Rancho, NMSkills
- Wax rims
- Packing cord for crowns or class 5 restos
- Root canals
- Dental charting
- Sealant application
- Supply inventory
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Infection control procedures
- Continuing education commitment
- HIPAA compliance
- Treatment room setup
- Restorative dentistry
- OSHA regulations
- Dental radiography
Certification
- DANB
Timeline
Dental Assistant
CDRR
05.2021 - Current
Assisting - Dental Assisting
Carrington College
04.2020 - 06.2021
Cleveland High School