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Rafael Mercado

Yakima

Summary

Positive and caring individual with solid foundation in dental health principles and patient care. Extensive knowledge of dental procedures and oral surgery procedures, coupled with proficiency in dental radiography and patient scheduling. Committed to enhancing patient experience and contributing to smooth and efficient dental practice.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Apply Valley Dental
11.2023 - 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.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.


  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments ranging from single tooth to full mouth extractions.
  • Provided Dental Assistance of pediatric Care/Oral Surgery under General anesthetic with correct terminology.
  • Creation of Temporary Crowns during crown Prep procedures.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology Biomedical Specialist

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA
06.2023

Certification - Dental Assistance

Medcerts
06.2023

Skills

  • Patient Education
  • Dental Staff Assistance
  • Treatment Room Setup
  • Electronic Charting Using Dentrix software
  • X-Ray processing of Intra-oral, Panoramic, FMX
  • Sterilization Techniques
  • Infection Control Proficiency
  • Patient After-Care following General Anesthetic
  • Temporary Crown Creation
  • Dental impressions
  • Cross-training capabilities
  • Pediatric dental care

Certification

  • Certified Dental Assistance Washington State- 2023-10-13-Till present Date.
  • Certified Dental Assistance, MedCerts - 2023-09-22
  • Registered Dental Assistance - AMT - 2023-10-13
  • First Aid/CPR Certified - 2023-10-24

Languages

English - Native or Bilingual
Spanish - Limited Working

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Apply Valley Dental
11.2023 - Current

Certification - Dental Assistance

Medcerts

Bachelor of Science - Biology Biomedical Specialist

Central Washington University

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