Dental Assistant
Smile Station Pediatric Dentistry
2018 - 2022
Yailin Gonzalez
Alamo,TX
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with experience at Zoo Dental, skilled in digital X-ray proficiency and patient education. Proven ability to maintain a sterile environment and enhance patient satisfaction through effective chairside assistance. Strong team collaboration and cross-training capabilities contribute to efficient dental procedures and improved patient care.
Work History
Dental Assistant
Zoo Dental
2018 - 2019
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- 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'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant -
Brightwood College
McAllen, TXSkills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- X-ray processing
- Appointment scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Patient scheduling
- Cross-training capabilities
- Treatment room breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient education
- Sanitation protocols
- Electronic charting
- Patient services
- Teeth cleaning assistance
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Smile Station Pediatric Dentistry
2018 - 2022
Dental Assistant
Zoo Dental
2018 - 2019
Registered Dental Assistant -
Brightwood College