Ebony Olivas
Commerce City
Summary
Dedicated dental assistant with experience in providing chair-side support during various dental procedures, ensuring efficiency and patient comfort. Skilled in performing administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and maintaining a sterile environment by adhering to infection control protocols. Proficient in taking digital X-rays and preparing dental materials for use, contributing to streamlined operations within the dental practice. Demonstrated ability to educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-operative care, enhancing overall patient satisfaction and compliance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Comfort Dental Center
Aurora
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Dental Assistant
Comprehensive Dentistry
Aurora
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Dental Assistant
Commerce City Dental Center
Commerce City
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assistant
Concorde Career College
Aurora, CO05-2017
High School Diploma -
New Legacy Charter School
Aurora, CO05-2016
Skills
- Digital radiography
- Patient care
- Chair-side assistance
- Infection control
- Time management
- Oral surgery assistance
- Oral X-rays
- Dental staff assistance
- Bilingual communication
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient education
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
X-Ray Certification
CPR Certified
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Comfort Dental Center
04.2024 - 07.2024
Dental Assistant
Comprehensive Dentistry
02.2021 - 07.2023
Dental Assistant
Commerce City Dental Center
06.2017 - 08.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assistant
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
New Legacy Charter School