Reina Rivera
Loganville,GA
Summary
A personable and proactive expanded-functions dental assistant with three years of experience in assisting with General, Endodontic, and Oral surgery procedures. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Has the ability to manage patient information and maintain a sterile environment while delivering a professional, comfortable, and positive patient experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Assistant
Atlanta Oral & Facial Surgery
Johns Creek, Georgia
01.2024 - Current
- Documented and Maintained patient medical records before the doctor's consultation using WinOMS software, and assisted with paperwork related to surgical procedures.
- Utilized CS imaging by Carestream to capture panoramic x-rays and CBCT scans to assist the oral surgeon.
- Took Digital impressions of teeth for fabrication of Essix retainers and prostheses such as crowns
- Collaborated with dental staff to ensure smooth workflow in the clinic.
- Prepared treatment rooms by setting up instruments, materials, Intravenous sedation, and medications needed for procedures.
- Assisted oral surgeons during procedures that included Implant placement, Extractions, Bone grafts, and other surgical procedures, while maintaining a sterile environment.
- Provided emotional support to patients before, during, and after their treatments.
- Instructed patients on pre-operative and post-operative care for optimal recovery.
- Performed pre-operative and post-operative calls regarding surgeries
Dental Assistant
Roberts Family Dental
Decatur, GA
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient procedures by setting out instruments and materials.
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients regarding medications, diet, oral hygiene, and follow-up visits.
- Established a clean and welcoming environment for patients.
- Recorded and updated patient charts with new data and treatment information in Dentrix software.
- Recorded patient vital signs.
- Removed sutures following surgery at the request of the dentist.
- Scheduled appointments for both new and returning patients, based on availability.
- Educate patients patiently on their treatment plan to help reduce confusion and anxiety.
- Assisted the dentist in temporary and permanent restorative procedures, such as composite resin, placing temporary prostheses, and seating permanent prostheses.
- Assisted in root canals, a variety of extractions, implants, and other surgical procedures.
- Accurately scanned patient documents and referrals.
- Guided new staff members regarding job duties and responsibilities within the office setting.
- Provided traditional intraoral X-rays, such as periapical and extraoral X-rays, including panoramic, for the dentist to review.
- Performed impressions for the fabrication of temporary crowns, and impressions for study models.
- Performed scans with the intraoral camera and 3Shape TRIOS.
Dental Assistant Extern
Roberts Family Dental
Decatur, GA
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, equipment, and treatment rooms.
- Assisted in taking dental radiographs and developing them for patient records.
- Assisted with dental laboratory tasks such as pouring up models from impressions taken by the dental lab technician.
- Passed instruments to dentists, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids, and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Provided chair-side assistance to dentists during restorative, endodontic, and surgical procedures.
- Broke down and set up equipment and sanitized various dental tools.
Dental Assistant Extern
Smile Design Dental
Duluth, GA
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Prepared and sterilized instruments for use in dental treatments.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms, and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for the next patient.
- Performed digital bitewing and periapical x-rays for the dental hygienists
- Assisted dental hygienists during cleanings by suctioning fluids, and retracting the patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Provided support with front office duties such as accurately scanning documents into patient records using Eaglesoft software.
Education
Dental Assistant Diploma - Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Fortis College
Smyrna, GA07.2023
High School Diploma -
Grayson High School
Loganville, GA05.2019
Graphic Design Pathway Certification - Digital Media
Grayson Technical School
Loganville, GA05.2019
Skills
- Chairside Assistance and Dental Staff Support
- Patient-centered care and education
- Disinfection and sterilization
- Taking and processing X-rays
- Proficient in Dentrix, WinOMS
- Knowledgeable in Eaglesoft
- Treatment planning and patient documentation
- Dental charting and periodontal charting
- Taking traditional and digital impressions, pouring study models
- Knowledge of dental terminology, treatments, and procedures
Certification
• (2024) CPR
• (2023) Radiography
• (2023) Radiography
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
Atlanta Oral & Facial Surgery
01.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Roberts Family Dental
01.2023 - 11.2023
Dental Assistant Extern
Roberts Family Dental
11.2022 - 01.2023
Dental Assistant Extern
Smile Design Dental
10.2022 - 11.2022
Dental Assistant Diploma - Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Fortis College
High School Diploma -
Grayson High School
Graphic Design Pathway Certification - Digital Media
Grayson Technical School