Briseida Zavala
Costa Mesa
Summary
Dedicated and skilled Dental Assistant with expertise in infection control and patient care excellence at Share Ourselves Org. Proven ability to create precise dental impressions and provide empathetic customer service, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for patients. Committed to maintaining high standards of sterilization and compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
Experienced with dental procedures and patient care. Utilizes strong skills in dental radiography and chairside assistance to support dental teams effectively. Knowledge of maintaining sterilization protocols and ensuring smooth patient experience.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Register Dental Assistant
Share Ourselves Org
10.2016 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models for Dentures and Partials.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and answering questions professionally and empathetically.
Dental Assisant
Children's Dental Group
11.2015 - 10.2016
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained detailed records of patient treatments, ensuring accurate billing and efficient followups.
Dental Assistant/Dental Treatment Coordinator
All Children's Dental
08.2001 - 10.2014
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- 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.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Collaborated closely with dentists to develop customized treatment plans tailored specifically to each individual''s needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Estancia Hight School
Costa Mesa, CA01-2001
High School Diploma - Dental Assistant
Coast Line ROP
Costa Mesa, CA01-1999
Skills
- Patient care excellence
- Infection control expertise
- Patient records management
- Impression taking accuracy
- Dental radiography
- Pediatric dentistry
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- X-ray processing
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient scheduling
- HIPAA compliance
- OSHA regulations
- Dental hygiene
- Taking X-rays
- Chairside assistance
- Customer service
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Dental assistant (RDA)
- Sealant application
- Treatment Planning
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
Sealants
CPR
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Register Dental Assistant
Share Ourselves Org
10.2016 - Current
Dental Assisant
Children's Dental Group
11.2015 - 10.2016
Dental Assistant/Dental Treatment Coordinator
All Children's Dental
08.2001 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
Estancia Hight School
High School Diploma - Dental Assistant
Coast Line ROP
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