Compassionate professional with background in dental support services, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care coordination, dental procedure preparation, and infection control protocols. Excel at communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring positive patient experiences and smooth clinic operations.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Integrative dentistry of NM
Santa Fe, New Mexico
01.2025 - 06.2026
Assisted dentists during procedures and maintained a sterile environment.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
Sterilized tools and ensured compliance with safety regulations in the clinic.
Prepared treatment rooms and organized dental instruments for efficiency.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Managed patient records and scheduled appointments using practice management software.
Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.