Sandra Solano
Panorama City,CA
Summary
Proven Dental Assistant with expertise in digital X-ray proficiency and exceptional multilingual communication skills, demonstrated across roles at Magnolia Park Dental Group and other clinics. Excelled in improving practice workflow and patient care, mentoring junior staff, and managing inventory, ensuring efficiency and a positive patient experience. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Magnolia Park Dental Group
2018.04 - Current
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Improved practice workflow by efficiently setting up and breaking down dental operatories before and after each procedure.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Conducted routine maintenance on dental equipment, prolonging the life span of costly tools and instruments essential for daily operations.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Mentored junior dental assistants, sharing valuable knowledge to strengthen the overall quality of the team''s performance.
- 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.
- Fabricated custom appliances such as whitening trays & fluoride traysfor improved patient experience.
- Successfully performed in-house whitenings using Opalesence boost, aswell as taking impressions for bleaching trays.
Dental Assistant
Mark Amundsen DDS
2015.06 - 2018.04
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
- Conducted inventory management to maintain essential supplies, avoiding procedural delays.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Dental Assistant Intern
James W Bently DDS
2014.11 - 2015.01
- Prepared dental rooms and materials.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Aided in the successful completion of complex dental procedures, such as extractions and root canals, by anticipating dentist needs and providing timely assistance.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery & sinus lift.
Education
Dental Assisting
UEI College
5445 Balboa Blvd, Encino, CA 9131603.2014
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Endodontic Procedures
- Patient Charting
- Scheduling appointments
- Multilingual Communication
- Prophylaxis
- Inventory Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
- Coronal Polish Certified
- HIPPA
- Pit & Fisher Certified
- Infection Control Certified
- CPR/BLS
- Dental Practice Act
- X-Ray CErtified
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Magnolia Park Dental Group
2018.04 - Current
Dental Assistant
Mark Amundsen DDS
2015.06 - 2018.04
Dental Assistant Intern
James W Bently DDS
2014.11 - 2015.01
Dental Assisting
UEI College
- Coronal Polish Certified
- HIPPA
- Pit & Fisher Certified
- Infection Control Certified
- CPR/BLS
- Dental Practice Act
- X-Ray CErtified
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