Vanessa Lopez
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant with 4 years of success in building relationships with patients and colleagues. Expert in all areas of dentistry assistance and skilled at anticipating dentists' and patients' needs. Attentive, prepared and proactive when working closely with various dental team staff to deliver top-notch services.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Tustin, CA
10.2017 - Current
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing and fabricating temporary crowns, and seating permanent crowns.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
- Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
- Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
Dental Assistant
La Palma Dental Care
La Palma, CA
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients.
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
- Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Chua General Dentistry
La Habra, CA
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
- Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, and seating permanent crowns.
- Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
Education
Dental Assistant
UEI College
Anaheim, CA7 2015
High School Diploma -
Cypress High School
Cypress, CASkills
- Taking X-rays
- Multitasking
- Fast Learner
- Bilingual
- Taking Impressions
- Good Communication Skills
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
10.2017 - Current
Dental Assistant
La Palma Dental Care
04.2017 - 09.2017
Dental Assistant
Dr. Chua General Dentistry
08.2015 - 03.2017
Dental Assistant
UEI College
High School Diploma -
Cypress High School