Thais Gonzalez
Austin,TX
Summary
Positive and caring individual with solid foundation in dental health principles and patient care. Extensive knowledge of dental procedures and infection control protocols, coupled with proficiency in dental radiography and patient scheduling. Committed to enhancing patient experience and contributing to smooth and efficient dental practice.
Offering foundation in dental health principles and strong desire to learn and grow in clinical environment. Brings understanding of dental procedures and patient interaction, along with skills in organization and communication. Ready to use and develop skills in patient care and dental radiography in Desired Position role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Lemus Dental Group
02.2022 - 08.2024
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing timely assistance during complex dental procedures.
- Improved patient care with meticulous attention to instrument sterilization and preparation.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
Education
Bachelor Of Dentistry - Dentistry
Havana Dental School
La Habana Cuba 07.2012
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental Radiography
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment Scheduling
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- Dental terminology knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Team Collaboration
- Instrument Sterilization Techniques
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Impression Taking Skills
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
- Dental Material Handling
- Sanitation protocols
- Teeth Cleaning Assistance
- First Aid Training
- Restorative procedures
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Dental staff assistance
- Dental staff support
- Knowledgeable in Software
- Endodontic Procedure Assistance
- Restorative Dentistry
- Dental Software Management
- Continuing Education Commitment
- Pediatric dental care
- Strong manual dexterity
- Emergency Response Preparedness
- Orthodontic Procedure Support
- Dental office administration
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Lemus Dental Group
02.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor Of Dentistry - Dentistry
Havana Dental School
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