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Michelle Aguilar Gomez

Aurora

Summary

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.

Certification

  • Certified Dental Assistant
  • OSHA Certified
  • CPR Certified
  • X-Ray Certification
  • Laser Certification
  • Surgical License

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Children's Hosptial of Colorado
02.2019 - Current

Certificate - Dental Assisting

Pickens Technical College
Michelle Aguilar Gomez