Rosaura Nava
Crockett
Summary
Dynamic Registered Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Jefferson Dental Clinic, excelling in patient care and sterilization techniques. Bilingual in English and Spanish, I effectively communicate treatment plans while managing inventory and enhancing clinic efficiency. Proven ability to multitask and collaborate with dental teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Crockett Dental Care
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted in patient management, ensuring comfort and efficient workflow during dental procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms, sterilized instruments, and maintained compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with dentists to provide quality care and effectively communicate patient needs.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, enhancing knowledge and encouraging preventative care.
- Trained new staff on office protocols and best practices to ensure consistent service delivery.
- Monitored inventory levels of dental supplies, facilitating timely reordering to prevent shortages.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced patient flow and reduced wait times in the clinic.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
Orthodontic Assistant
Family Smiles Dental
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Assisted in the preparation and organization of orthodontic materials for patient procedures.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-treatment care instructions.
- Collaborated with orthodontists to develop treatment plans and address patient concerns.
- Managed patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of information.
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatments.
- Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Assisted in fabricating custom orthodontic appliances tailored to individual patient needs.
- Enhanced practice efficiency by maintaining well-organized inventory of orthodontic supplies and equipment.
- Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
- Managed emergency situations calmly, providing immediate care when necessary before escalating to the orthodontist if needed.
Registered Dental Assistant
Jefferson Dental Clinic
04.2011 - 06.2019
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Operated dental radiography equipment to obtain high-quality images for diagnostics.
- Maintained sterilization protocols for instruments and treatment areas to ensure safety compliance.
- Collaborated with dentists to develop effective treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Trained new staff on office procedures and dental assisting best practices, promoting team efficiency.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling processes, improving overall clinic workflow and patient satisfaction.
- Implemented inventory management system for dental supplies, reducing waste and ensuring availability.
- Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
- Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures, resulting in successful treatment outcomes for patients.
- Enhanced dentist efficiency by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments before appointments.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
- Supported dentists during the administration of local anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
- Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crockett BullDog's
Crockett, TXSkills
- Time management capabilities
- Electronic charting
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Team collaboration
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- Orthodontic assistance experience
- Dental impression specialist
- Multitasking
- Pediatric dentistry
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- Dentrix proficiency
- Inventory management
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- Nitrous Certified
- Dental Polish certified
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Crockett Dental Care
10.2022 - Current
Orthodontic Assistant
Family Smiles Dental
01.2020 - 09.2022
Registered Dental Assistant
Jefferson Dental Clinic
04.2011 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Crockett BullDog's