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Ricardo Flores

Portland,OR

Summary

Dynamic Dental Assistant with experience at Senestraro Family Orthodontics, skilled in creating precise dental impressions and enhancing patient comfort through effective communication. Proven ability to maintain a sterile environment and assist in complex procedures, demonstrating strong teamwork and collaboration skills to ensure optimal patient care and satisfaction.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Senestraro Family Orthodontics
Portland, OR
11.2021 - Current
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.

Dental Assistant

Mountainside Family Dentistry
Portland, OR
01.2021 - 11.2021
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.

Education

Reynolds High School
Troutdale, OR
06.2013

No Degree - Dental Assistant

Concorde Career College
Portland, OR
12-2020

Skills

  • Dental impressions
  • Cross-training capabilities
  • Oral hygiene education
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Chairside assistance
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Certified in CPR

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Senestraro Family Orthodontics
11.2021 - Current

Dental Assistant

Mountainside Family Dentistry
01.2021 - 11.2021

Reynolds High School

No Degree - Dental Assistant

Concorde Career College
Ricardo Flores