Unique Neira
San Antonio
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. 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
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
7to7 Dental & Othrodontics
10.2023 - Current
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- 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.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Host
54th Street Grill & Bar
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
- Backed up servers by checking on tables and retrieving items for guests.
- Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
Host
Texas Longhorn
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands, and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Churchill Highschool
12049 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 7821607-2024
Skills
- First aid training
- Treatment room setup
- Patient intake procedures
- Dental radiography
- Infection control proficiency
- HIPAA compliance
- Chair-side support
- Dental terminology
- OSHA regulations
- Dental impressions
- Restorative dentistry
Timeline
Dental Assistant
7to7 Dental & Othrodontics
10.2023 - Current
Host
54th Street Grill & Bar
04.2023 - 10.2023
Host
Texas Longhorn
02.2023 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Churchill Highschool