Victoria Ledesma
Hesperia,CA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Dr. Velasco's clinic, excelling in patient care and dental procedure assistance. Skilled in disinfection protocols and inventory management, I significantly enhanced office efficiency and patient satisfaction. Demonstrated time management and team collaboration, ensuring optimal patient flow and safety.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr.Velasco
Victorville, CA
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history for future reference.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Dental Assistant
San Joaquin Valley College
Victorville, CA11.2019
Mojave High School
Hesperia, CA05.2017
Skills
- Time management capabilities
- Oral hygiene education
- Dental procedure assistance
- Four-handed procedures
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Inventory management
- Treatment room setup
- Dental impressions
- Appointment scheduling
- Dental terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- OSHA regulations
- Team collaboration abilities
- Infection control procedures
- Taking X-rays
- Chair-side assistance
- Radiography safety
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Dental assistant (RDA)
- Postoperative care instructions
- Patient flow management
- Disinfection and sterilization
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr.Velasco
11.2019 - 09.2021
Graduate Certificate - Dental Assistant
San Joaquin Valley College
Mojave High School