Stephanie Alatotorre
Selma,CA
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Western Dental, showcasing expertise in dental terminology and HIPAA compliance. Excelled in maintaining sterile environments, enhancing dentist efficiency, and optimizing patient care through effective team collaboration and chairside assistance. Proven track record in improving treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction, while managing dental supplies efficiently. Talented Dental Assistant with Number years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Western Dental, Dr.Rusk ,Valley Dental and Dr. Don
1993.07 - 2017.05
- 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.
- 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.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
Education
RDA,CNA - Medical Studies
Reedley College, Clovis Adult School, Fresno Adult
Reedley, CA09.1993
Skills
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- Dental terminology knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Western Dental, Dr.Rusk ,Valley Dental and Dr. Don
1993.07 - 2017.05
RDA,CNA - Medical Studies
Reedley College, Clovis Adult School, Fresno Adult
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