Yvette Sanchez
Los Angeles ,CA
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with extensive experience in the dental industry, skilled in dental radiography and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and satisfaction through effective communication and meticulous instrument sterilization. Committed to maintaining high standards of care and optimizing treatment outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with dental teams. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Global Solutions
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Organized and maintained cleanliness of treatment rooms and dental instruments.
- Supported dentists during procedures by providing necessary tools and materials
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow within the office.
- 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'' 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.
- 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.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Dental Assistant
Esthetic Partners
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Processed laboratory requests for diagnostic testing efficiently.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
- Enhanced patient rapport by consistently delivering compassionate and professional care.
Dental Assistant
Bellflower Dental Group
11.2017 - 02.2022
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted in patient preparation for dental examinations and procedures.
- Organized and maintained cleanliness of treatment rooms and dental instruments.
Dental Assistant
Dental Masters
09.2013 - 12.2016
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- 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.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Assisted in patient preparation for dental examinations and procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Improved patient care with meticulous attention to instrument sterilization and preparation.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
Education
Dental Assistant
East Los Angeles Occupational Center
Los Angeles, CA06.1997
High School Diploma - General Studies
El Rancho High School
6501 South Passons Blv 06.1995
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Patient scheduling
- Infection control proficiency
- Impression taking skills
- Patient education
- Dental material handling
- Sanitation protocols
- Electronic charting
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- First aid training
- Restorative procedures
- Oral surgery assistance
- Inventory management
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Oral surgery
- Pediatric dental care
- Laboratory case management
- Orthodontic procedure support
- Preventive dentistry promotion
- Periodontal treatment assistance
- Dental terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- OSHA regulations
- Oral X-rays
- Exam room setups
- Taking X-ray
- Surgical setup
- Oral health education
- Dentrix proficiency
- Four-handed procedures
- Periodontics
- Chair-side support
- Instrument preparation
- Chairside assistance
- Dental procedure preparation
Certification
CPR license
Dental Assistant Certification
Dental Xray
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Global Solutions
10.2024 - 03.2025
Dental Assistant
Esthetic Partners
02.2021 - 08.2023
Dental Assistant
Bellflower Dental Group
11.2017 - 02.2022
Dental Assistant
Dental Masters
09.2013 - 12.2016
Dental Assistant
East Los Angeles Occupational Center
High School Diploma - General Studies
El Rancho High School
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