Alejandro Cervantes
Los Angeles
Summary
Professional dental care provider with strong background in clinical support and patient care. Known for excellent communication, patient management, and technical assistance during procedures. Dependable team player with focus on achieving positive outcomes and adapting to changing environments. Skilled in sterilization techniques, radiography, and maintaining infection control standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Western Dental & Orthodontics
04.2022 - Current
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Assisted dentist during crown preparation and endodontic, filling & extraction procedures.
Dental Assistant
California Dental Group
01.2015 - 03.2022
- Prepare patients and the work area for treatments and procedures
- Assisted in procedures and hand instruments to dentists during procedures
- Assist oral surgeons during procedures such as tooth extractions, dental implants, bone grafts, and other oral surgical procedures
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Prepare, organize , & sterilize surgical instruments and equipment before, during, and after surgery.
- Ensure a sterile environment by following proper infection control procedures.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists evaluations.
- Promoted a positive clinic environment with exceptional customer service skills when interacting with patients and families.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- Strong communication skills
- Equipment sterilization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Periodontics
- Four-handed procedures
- Chairside assistance
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Oral surgery assistance
- Patient education
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
Certification
- Certificate of X-ray Technician
- Certificate CPR
- Coronal Polish Certification
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Western Dental & Orthodontics
04.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
California Dental Group
01.2015 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School
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