Samantha Cantu
Pearsall,TX
Summary
Reliable Dental Assistant with strong knowledge of dentistry practices. Multi- tasker, including making dental impressions, and taking radiography.
Team player offering clear communication, collaboration and time management skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
South Texas Detention Complex
Pearsall , TX
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
- Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using ECW.
- Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
- Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
- Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
- Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, seating permanent crowns.
Dental Assistant
South Texas Rural Health Services
Pearsall , TX
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Maintained master calendar and scheduled new appointments based on provider availability.
- Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
- Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
- Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
Car Hop
Sonic Drive In
Pearsall , TX
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Answered product and order questions accurately and professionally.
- Reported issues with customers and orders to supervisors.
- Cleaned food preparation equipment, work areas and counters to maintain hygienic, sanitary establishment.
- Maintained knowledge of new offerings and upsold promotional items and specials.
- Assisted in preparing food by cutting, chopping and marinating meats, vegetables and fruits.
- Completed opening, closing and shift change tasks in full to promote store efficiency.
- Checked order accuracy and food quality before delivering to customers.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving complaints with food or service.
- Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized for maximum efficiency.
Education
Dental Assistant Certificate - Dental Assistant
Bright Wood
San Antonio 2017
Skills
- Exam room setups
- Sterilization techniques
- Medical records management
- Multitasking
- Taking X-rays
- Treatment room setup
- Patient schedule management
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Patient records gathering
- Four-handed procedures
- Patient Education
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
South Texas Detention Complex
09.2017 - 09.2018
Dental Assistant
South Texas Rural Health Services
04.2017 - 09.2017
Car Hop
Sonic Drive In
08.2016 - 03.2017
Dental Assistant Certificate - Dental Assistant
Bright Wood
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