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REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT
Skills
  • Electronic Charting
  • Dental office administration
  • Oral surgery
  • Dental radiography
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Dental impression specialist
  • Patient data gathering
  • Treatment room cleanup
  • Dental staff assistance
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Patient Relations
  • Patient Intake Procedures
  • Dental Impressions
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Patient Safety
  • Appointment Setting
  • Dental Procedures
  • Infection Control
  • Insurance Billing
  • X-Rays
  • Team collaboration
  • Planning and Coordination
Certifications
  • Register Dental Assistant
  • CPR Certified
  • Nitrous Certified
Professional Summary

Experienced RDA with over 15 years of experience in Denistry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Work History
March 2018 to November 2020
Registered Dental AssistantHarlingen Dental Care, Harlingen, Texas
  • Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, , casts and impressions.
  • Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns.
  • Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.
January 2015 to March 2018
Register Dental AssistingSunshine Family Dentistry, San Benito, TX
  • Helped dental complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
  • Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
  • Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
  • Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
  • Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Typed patient data into computer system using EZdental while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
  • Managed office schedules and calendars to coordinate administrative planning and execution.
  • Booked appointments for patients using EZdental.
  • Documented patients' dental health information, medical history and vital signs.
January 2011 to January 2015
Register Dental AssistingSmile Inc, Weslaco, TX
  • Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Typed patient data into computer system using Eaglesoft while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials, including cement, composites and impression materials.
  • Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
January 2006 to January 2011
Register Dental AssistingDr. Carlos Garcia, Weslaco, TX
  • Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
  • Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Typed patient data into computer system using Eaglesoft while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Education
June 1993High School DiplomaWeslaco High School, Weslaco, TX
Dental AssistingSan Antonio College Of Dental And Medical Asst, McAllen, TX
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Harlingen Dental Care
  • Sunshine Family Dentistry
  • Smile Inc
  • Dr. Carlos Garcia

School Attended

  • Weslaco High School
  • San Antonio College Of Dental And Medical Asst

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Dental Assistant
  • Register Dental Assisting

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Dental Assisting

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