Sandra Salazar
Brentwood ,NY
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with proven expertise at Dr. Mastrodomenico and Berardi, skilled in dental radiography and patient education. Successfully enhanced patient comfort and safety during procedures while maintaining a sterile environment. Recognized for training new staff and improving appointment scheduling, contributing to a cohesive team and elevated patient satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr Mastrodomenico and Berardi
Commack, NY
06.2022 - 01.2026
- Assisted in patient preparation for dental procedures, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Trained new staff on office protocols, promoting a cohesive team environment.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Managed sterilization of dental instruments and equipment, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Dental Assistant
Brentwood Family Dental
Brentwood, NY
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Recorded patient treatment plans and progress notes accurately in electronic health records.
- Supported dentists during procedures by efficiently passing instruments and materials as needed.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices to promote recovery.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling and follow-up calls to enhance patient experience and retention.
Education
High School Diploma -
LIEOC
Brentwood, NY08.2019
Skills
Dental impressions
Dental radiography
Digital X-ray proficiency
Equipment sterilization
Treatment room setup
Certification
Dental assistant
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr Mastrodomenico and Berardi
06.2022 - 01.2026
Dental Assistant
Brentwood Family Dental
09.2018 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
LIEOC