Casandra Barcenas Lira
Colorado Springs
Summary
Dedicated Specialty Dental Assistant with experience at Pacific Dental Services, skilled in instrument sterilization and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and streamline treatment room setup, ensuring efficient procedures. Strong team collaborator, adept at electronic health records and digital X-ray imaging, committed to delivering high-quality dental care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialty Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Colorado Springs
11.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments after each use in accordance with universal precautions guidelines.
- Educated parents on proper oral hygiene techniques for children.
- Assisted dentist with completing procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies efficiently.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Recorded patient information in electronic health records accurately and promptly.
- Provided chairside support, anticipating dentist needs throughout various procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, addressing concerns and answering questions clearly.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Assisted in providing high-quality dental care to pediatric patients.
Externship
Tuttle Family Dentistry
Colorado Springs
01.2024 - 09.2025
- Assisted dentists during examinations and procedures to ensure patient comfort.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies efficiently.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
William J Palmer
Colorado Springs, CO05-2024
Registered Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
All Hands Dental School
Colorado Springs, CO05-2024
Skills
- Instrument sterilization
- Digital X-ray imaging
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Chairside assistance
- Treatment planning
- Team collaboration
- Dental radiography
- Treatment room setup
- Electronic charting
- Sanitation protocols
- Oral X-rays
- Proficient in Epic
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Radiology Certified
Timeline
Specialty Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
11.2024 - Current
Externship
Tuttle Family Dentistry
01.2024 - 09.2025
High School Diploma -
William J Palmer
Registered Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
All Hands Dental School
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