Dedicated Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Children's Hospital of Colorado, excelling in infection control and patient care. Proficient in dental radiography and four-handed procedures, I effectively collaborated with dentists to enhance treatment outcomes. Bilingual with strong communication skills, I ensure a safe and welcoming environment for pediatric patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Children's Hosptial of Colorado
02.2019 - Current
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Prepared and arranged instruments, and required materials for dental procedures.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Supported dentists during oral surgeries and sedation procedures by preparing surgical rooms/ operatory rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
Education
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Pickens Technical College
Aurora, CO
12-2018
Skills
Dental radiography
Restorative procedures
Equipment sterilization
Treatment room setup
Professionalism and etiquette
Team collaboration
Cross-training capabilities
Infection control proficiency
Treatment room breakdown
Oral hygiene education
Knowledgeable in Epic, Axium, MiPacs
Restorative dentistry support
Oral surgery
Pediatric dental care
Four-handed procedures
OSHA regulations
HIPAA compliance
Sedation
Laser
Special Health Care Needs
Dental materials expertise
Preventive dental care
Attention to detail
Time management
Strong communication skills
Bilingual
Accomplishments
Improved patient education by working with dentists to create patient education program covering general dental hygiene and post-surgical care.