Rachel Rodriguez

Registered Dental Assistant

KAD Dental Staffing

10.2004 - 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.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Updated patient records regularly after each appointment or procedure to ensure accurate documentation.
Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene habits, fostering long-term dental health improvement.
Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and answering questions professionally and empathetically.
Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures, resulting in successful treatment outcomes for patients.
Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
Reduced patient wait times by maintaining organized patient records and scheduling appointments effectively.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality chairside assistance during dental procedures.
Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Provided post-operative instructions to patients following various treatments such as extractions or root canals.
Typed patient data into computer system using Eagle soft, Dentrix while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
Typed patient data into computer system using while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
Enhanced dentist efficiency by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments before appointments.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
Supported dentists during the administration of local anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.
Recognized for consistently providing a high level of patient care, contributing to increased patient retention and referral rates.
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Conducted oral cancer screenings as part of routine examinations, promoting early detection and intervention when necessary.
Streamlined dental office operations with efficient inventory management and ordering of supplies.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, , casts and impressions.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant

Education

No Degree - RDA

High School Diploma -

Skills

Certification

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

No Degree - RDA

High School Diploma -

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