Regina Lorenzo
Eastvale,CA
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, and chairside assisting. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Newport Oral Surgery
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for the next patient and maintain health and safety practices
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment
- Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments
- Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready
- Prepared patient X-rays and images by pulling up images on the computer for review by the dentist.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Dental Assistant
Melody Dental Care
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for the next patient and maintain health and safety practices
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Education
Associates Degree - Health and Sciences, Dental Assisting
Cypress College
05.2023
High School Diploma -
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
05.2018
Skills
- Procedure Support
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Treatment Room Preparation
- CPR/AED Certified
Externships
Dr. Enverga Francisco C, DDS, Ontario, CA, Dental Assistant, March 2023 - May 2023
Clean and sterilize instruments for proper usage. Chairside assisting on cleanings and specialized procedures such as RCT, crown prep and cementation, etc, Prepared trays for the corresponding treatment of the patient., Gained experience in pouring models, taking x-rays, trimming models, extractions, suture placements and removal., Maintain a clean, sterile, and welcoming environment for patients' comfort., Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Newport Oral Surgery
12.2022 - 01.2024
Dental Assistant
Melody Dental Care
03.2021 - 10.2021
Associates Degree - Health and Sciences, Dental Assisting
Cypress College
High School Diploma -
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
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