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Veronica Santana

Tucson,Arizona

Summary

Dedicated Dental Assistant with experience at Southern Arizona Periodontics, skilled in dental radiography and patient education. Successfully enhanced patient satisfaction through effective chairside assistance and meticulous equipment sterilization. Proficient in digital X-ray technology, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images while maintaining a sterile environment to promote health and safety.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Southern Arizona Periodontics
Tucson, AZ
06.2019 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • 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
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.

Dental Assistant

Associated Dental
Tucson, AZ
02.2013 - 06.2019
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.

Education

Certification - Dental Assisting

Pima Medical Institute
02.2013

Skills

  • Dental impressions
  • Dental radiography
  • Digital X-ray proficiency
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Oral hygiene education

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Southern Arizona Periodontics
06.2019 - Current

Dental Assistant

Associated Dental
02.2013 - 06.2019

Certification - Dental Assisting

Pima Medical Institute