Angelica Soria
Pasadena
Summary
Dental Assistant with comprehensive background in patient care, dental procedures, and office management. Skilled in assisting with routine and complex dental procedures while maintaining patient comfort. Demonstrated strengths include knowledge of dental hygiene best practices and ability to manage administrative tasks efficiently. Notable for enhancing overall oral health by providing diligent support to dentists during examinations and surgeries.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant/Receptionist Administrator
San Marino Orthodontics
San Marino
04.2010 - Current
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
Education
Dental Assistant
North West College
Pasadena, CA09-2005
Skills
- Infection control
- Dental x-ray imaging
- Customer service
- Treatment documentation
- Professional demeanor
- Reception area maintenance
- Phone and email etiquette
- Inventory management
Certification
- X-ray License
- CPR certified
- Dental assistant certificate
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant/Receptionist Administrator
San Marino Orthodontics
04.2010 - Current
Dental Assistant
North West College
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