Renee Tenorio
Clovis,CA
Summary
Positive and caring individual with solid foundation in dental health principles and patient care. Extensive knowledge of dental procedures and infection control protocols, coupled with proficiency in dental radiography and patient scheduling. Committed to enhancing patient experience and contributing to smooth and efficient dental practice.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Western Dental
Fresno, CA
02.2023 - Current
- Assists in General, Pediatric, and Endodontic procedures.
- Assisted in preparing treatment rooms, ensuring optimal cleanliness and organization for efficient patient flow.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved patient compliance and satisfaction.
- Managed appointment scheduling, optimizing dentist availability and enhancing overall office efficiency.
- Collaborated with dental team to streamline workflow processes, reducing patient wait times significantly.
- Trained new dental assistants on office protocols and best practices.
- Supported dentists with chair side assistance during procedures by providing necessary instruments and anticipating needs to enhance care delivery.
- Implemented infection control measures consistently, ensuring compliance with health regulations and promoting patient safety.
- Cleaned and sterilized dental instruments and equipment.
- Maintained a clean work environment by sanitizing rooms and equipment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Assisted with root canal treatments for better patient outcomes.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Utilized specialized endodontic equipment such as apex locators and rotary systems proficiently during procedures, contributing to successful outcomes.
- Performed preliminary assessments of patients'' oral health status prior to their consultation with the dentist, expediting treatment planning processes.
- Supported pediatric dentists during examinations and procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Educated patients and parents on oral hygiene practices to promote better dental health habits.
- Built rapport with young patients by engaging them in age-appropriate conversation during visits to alleviate anxiety or fear surrounding dental appointments.
- Continuously updated knowledge of pediatric dentistry best practices through ongoing professional development opportunities.
Dental Assistant Extern
All Smiles
Fresno
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted in patient examinations, ensuring comfort and support throughout procedures.
- Shadowed a dental assistant to learn important procedures until I became confident in assisting doctors alone.
- Prepared treatment rooms for procedures, reducing turnaround time between appointments significantly.
- Assisted with dental x-rays, ensuring accurate diagnostic information was obtained for each patient.
- Kept work areas clean, sanitized and organized to minimize infection risk.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Education
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Hygiene
UEI College
Fresno, CA12.2022
Skills
- Dental radiography
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Cross-training capabilities
- Oral hygiene education
- Electronic charting
- First aid training
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Pediatric dental care
- Dental terminology
- OSHA regulations
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Basic Life Support (AHA)
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Western Dental
02.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant Extern
All Smiles
11.2022 - 12.2022
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Hygiene
UEI College