Briana Padilla
Atwater
Summary
To employ my Registered Dental Assisting skills, further my knowledge in my profession and sustain company morale as a team member
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Castle Family Health Centers
Atwater
05.2019 - Current
- Assisted dentists during procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems efficiently.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow through the clinic effectively.
- Maintained inventory of dental supplies, placing orders as needed for operations.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Dental Assistant
Palm Dental Group
Turlock
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilized dental instruments for procedures.
- Assisted dentists during patient treatments and communicated instructions clearly.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care effectively.
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated medical histories regularly.
- Operated dental radiography equipment to capture high-quality images safely.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control procedures consistently.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
Head Clerk
Food4less
Merced
09.2015 - 09.2018
- Responsible for other employees
- Cashier
- Customer service
Sandwich Artist
Subway
Atwater
03.2014 - 09.2015
- Cashier
- Customer service
- Make sandwiches
Waitress
Tequila Café
Winton
09.2010 - 01.2012
- Take orders
- Customer service
- Cashier
Education
Dental Assisting Program -
Milan Institute
Merced, CAAtwater High School -
Atwater High School
Atwater, CASkills
- Fluoride Application
- Place Dental Sealants
- Teamwork
- OSHA Training
- Dental Instrument Care
- Tray Set-up
- Treatment Charting
- Patient Education
- Operate Ultrasonic Equipment
- HIPAA Certified
- Coronal Polish Certificate
- Radiology Certificate
- Bleaching & Mouth Guard Fabrications
- Front Desk Experience
- CPR/First Aid
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Castle Family Health Centers
05.2019 - Current
Dental Assistant
Palm Dental Group
08.2018 - 03.2019
Head Clerk
Food4less
09.2015 - 09.2018
Sandwich Artist
Subway
03.2014 - 09.2015
Waitress
Tequila Café
09.2010 - 01.2012
Dental Assisting Program -
Milan Institute
Atwater High School -
Atwater High School