Karen Elisa Carrete Corral
Aurora
Summary
Compassionate dental assistant skilled in pediatric dentistry. Highly motivated to build expertise in adult dentistry to help families feel confident and comfortable throughout their dental visits.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Li'l Teeth Dentistry
Aurora, CO
06.2024 - Current
- Ensured patient comfort and safety throughout treatments.
- Placed composite resin fillings for both posterior/anterior teeth
- Seated stainless steel crowns for primary teeth
- Seated unilateral/bilateral space maintainers
- Applied Fluoride Varnish & Sealants
- Applied Silver Diamine Fluoride and Curodont
- Took dental impressions to create Nightguards
- Prepared patient x-rays and intraorals for provider to review
- Assisted during dental procedures such as extractions, tongue tie procedures, and full mouth debridements
- Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of treatment areas to comply with health regulations.
- Prepared patients for examination by explaining procedures and taking medical histories accurately.
- Managed patient records using Curve system, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
- Educated patients and parents on oral hygiene
- Provided exceptional chairside assistance for various restorative procedures, affording dentists the ability to work more efficiently.
- Increased patient satisfaction by delivering gentle, empathetic, and thorough dental care.
Dental Assistant
Kids Choice Dental, Vision And Braces
Aurora, Co
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Sterilized instruments and maintained a clean, organized work environment to uphold safety standards.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions for improved health outcomes.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Polished teeth to remove surface stains.
- 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 procedures daily.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Education
Dental Assistant/Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
Aurora, CO05-2024
Skills
- Pediatric dentistry
- Appointment scheduling efficiency
- Team collaboration aptitude
- Dental charting accuracy
- Special needs patients experience
- Nitrous oxide administration
- Local anesthesia support
- Digital dental records management
- Patient communication
- Spanish speaking
- Infection control protocols
- X-ray processing
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Li'l Teeth Dentistry
06.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Kids Choice Dental, Vision And Braces
12.2021 - 12.2023
Dental Assistant/Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Pima Medical Institute