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Desired Job Title
Dental AssistantDental AssistantWork Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: Oakdale, CA, USModesto, CA
Open to relocation: Yes
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Sara Hurtado
Oakdale,CA
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Modesto Kidz Dental, skilled in dental radiography and patient relations. Proven ability to enhance treatment efficiency and patient comfort while maintaining a sterile environment. Adept at managing appointment schedules and collaborating with the dental team to optimize patient care and outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Modesto Kidz Dental
Modesto, CA
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and placing orders as needed.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained clear communication with team members to ensure seamless patient experiences.
- Provided chairside assistance during procedures, enhancing efficiency of treatment delivery.
- Coordinated appointment schedules, optimizing workflow and reducing patient wait times.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices tailored to orthodontic care needs.
- Prepared and sterilized dental instruments to maintain a clean clinic environment.
- Assisted orthodontists in patient procedures, ensuring comfort and safety during treatments.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
Dental Assistant
Kids Smile Orthodontic
Stockton, CA
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted orthodontists in patient procedures, ensuring comfort and safety during treatments.
- Prepared and sterilized dental instruments to maintain a clean clinic environment.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices tailored to orthodontic care needs.
- Coordinated appointment schedules, optimizing workflow and reducing patient wait times.
- Provided chairside assistance during procedures, enhancing efficiency of treatment delivery.
- Maintained clear communication with team members to ensure seamless patient experiences.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- 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.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
Education
Dental Assistant - Health Education
UEI College
Stockton, CA02.2023
Skills
Dental impressions
Dental radiography
Digital X-ray proficiency
Equipment sterilization
Treatment room setup
X-ray processing
Appointment scheduling
Professionalism and etiquette
Team collaboration
Cross-training capabilities
Patient relations
Treatment room breakdown
Dental material handling
Teeth cleaning assistance
Endodontic procedure assistance
Dental records
Taking X-rays
Disinfecting rooms and equipment
Certified in CPR/AED
Treatment room preparation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Modesto Kidz Dental
06.2023 - 08.2024
Dental Assistant
Kids Smile Orthodontic
12.2022 - 02.2023
Dental Assistant - Health Education
UEI College