Shahla Ruhani
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Suave Dental, excelling in patient relations and infection control. Proficient in digital X-ray technology and sterilization techniques, I enhance treatment outcomes through effective collaboration and education. Committed to maintaining a safe, organized environment, I ensure optimal patient care and satisfaction.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Suave Dental
125 Ascot Dr, Roseville, CA 95661
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation, ensuring comfort and understanding of procedures.
- Managed sterilization of instruments, adhering to safety and hygiene protocols.
- Recorded patient histories accurately, contributing to comprehensive care documentation.
- Supported dentists during procedures, providing necessary tools and suctioning as needed.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments, enhancing office efficiency and patient flow.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene practices for improved outcomes.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Utilized dental software for patient records management, improving data accuracy and accessibility.
- 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.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Assistant
UEI College
Sacramento, CA10.2025
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
Sacramento, CA04.2024
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- X-ray processing
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Patient scheduling
- Cross-training capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient relations
- Impression taking skills
- Treatment room breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
- Dental material handling
- Patient education
- Sanitation protocols
- Patient services
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- Electronic charting
Accomplishments
After School Program Assistant (Volunteer)
Mutual Housing California | 2022 - 2025
- Supported children with educational
- and recreational activities
- Helped coordinate community events
- Translated for families and supported
- communication between staff
- Assisted with administrative tasks
- and data submission
Certification
Perfect Attendance. UEI College
Feb 2025 - Oct 2025
Honor Roll (GP4 3.7+) |. UEI College
Feb 2025 - Oct*
Languages
Dari
Native or Bilingual
Persian
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Suave Dental
10.2025 - Current
Associate of Science - Dental Assistant
UEI College
High School Diploma -
Valley High School