Sandra Calderon
Alton,TX
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Dental Asssistant with 10+ years of service committed to maintaining professional relationships within the dental team and patients. With experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and 4 handed chairside assistance with dental procedures.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Ramiro Barrera Jr. DDS
08.2017 - 06.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Typed patient data into computer system while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
- 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.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Registered Dental Assistant
Smith Dental
12.2010 - 09.2017
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Assist Dental Hygienist in all procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
South Texas College
McAllen, TXRegistered Dental Assistant -
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - McAllen
12.2010
Skills
- Time management capabilities
- Electronic charting
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient care excellence
- Team collaboration
- Dental procedure assistance
- Appointment scheduling
- Dental staff assistance
- Disinfection and sterilization
Certification
- Certified Substitute Teacher
- Certified Teacher's Assistant
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Texas Dental Board.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Ramiro Barrera Jr. DDS
08.2017 - 06.2024
Registered Dental Assistant
Smith Dental
12.2010 - 09.2017
- Certified Substitute Teacher
- Certified Teacher's Assistant
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Texas Dental Board.
Associate of Applied Science -
South Texas College
Registered Dental Assistant -
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - McAllen
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