Charisma Rodriguez
The Bronx
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Offers expertise in sterilization procedures, infection control and oral health care. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
The Harlem Center for Aesthetic Dentistry
470 Lenox Ave
01.2025 - 07.2025
- 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.
- Performed digital scanning use Itero and Trios scanners.
- Assisted with dental surgeries like Implants, Extraction, and L.N.A.P.
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
General Dental Assistant
LIV Dentistry
New York, United States
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Maintains clear organized dental records and reports.
- Works closely with patients before, during and after procedure.
- Successfully assist the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry such as fillings, crowns, inlays, periodontal treatment, implants and extractions.
- Maintains proper universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times.
- Instructs patients on dental hygiene practices such as proper tooth-brushing and flossing techniques.
- Competently exposes and develops x-rays.
- Takes impressions; pores, trims and finishes diagnostic casts.
- Orders and monitors dental supplies and equipment inventory.
- Set up examination rooms and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.
- Sharpens and sterilizes dental instruments
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Straight Set
New York, NY
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Assists patients and dental office team in a friendly and positive manner
- Removes cement and bonding on teeth from bands and attachments
- Changes wires of orthodontic appliances
- Effectively educates patients in oral hygiene
- Apply protective coatings and fluoride on teeth
- Competently exposed and developed X-rays
- Takes impressions for diagnostic casts and appliances
- Successfully assists the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Ismilesdentistry
New York, United States
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Works closely with patients before, during and after dental procedures.
- Utilizes psychological principles to comfort children during dental procedures.
- Provides excellent chair-side assistance to doctors including operating rooms patients under sedation laughing gas.
- Administers safe and efficient dental radiographs.
- Cleans teeth using dental instruments.
- Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol.
- Maintains patients dental charts.
- Effectively educate patients in oral hygiene
- Competently prepare dental materials including cements and composites.
- Maintained proper universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times.
Education
Dental Assisting
Nysnda
Long Island City, NY12.2023
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Levy Dental Arts
New York, NY05.2023
GED - undefined
B.M.C.C.
Manhattan, NY05.2010
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Communications
- Data Entry
- Telecommunications
- Chairside management
- Customer Service
- Patient Relations
- Procedure Support
- Inventory Management
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Infection Control
- Radiology
Timeline
Dental Assistant
The Harlem Center for Aesthetic Dentistry
01.2025 - 07.2025
General Dental Assistant
LIV Dentistry
06.2023 - 10.2024
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Straight Set
06.2023 - 10.2024
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Ismilesdentistry
06.2023 - 10.2024
Dental Assisting
Nysnda
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Levy Dental Arts
GED - undefined
B.M.C.C.